US Bridges

E1680 over Big Beaver Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1S&1.6E of JCT SH7&SH65 · Structure no. 250520000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1680 over Big Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1680 over Big Beaver Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1680
CrossesBig Beaver Creek
Location1S&1.6E of JCT SH7&SH65
RouteCounty Highway E1680
Coordinates34.57952, -98.18399
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$661,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1680 over Big Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1680 over Big Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does E1680 over Big Beaver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1680 over Big Beaver Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E1680 over Big Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.