US Bridges

E1000 over Panther Creek

Fair

Custer County, Oklahoma · 5.0 S & 3.6 E of Hammon · Structure no. 206520000000000

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1000 over Panther Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1000 over Panther Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 41 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1000
CrossesPanther Creek
Location5.0 S & 3.6 E of Hammon
RouteCounty Highway E1000
Coordinates35.56625, -99.31335
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 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$266,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1000 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is E1000 over Panther 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E1000 over Panther Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1000 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns E1000 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.