US Bridges

E1960 over Creek

Fair

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 3.3 MI W of US 70-SH36 · Structure no. 195520000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1960 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1960 over Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE1960
CrossesCreek
Location3.3 MI W of US 70-SH36
RouteCounty Highway E1960
CountyCotton County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.17362, -98.57966
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1960 over Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1960 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does E1960 over Creek carry?

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

How long is E1960 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E1960 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.