E1500 over Bear Creek
FairGarvin County, Oklahoma · 2.6 E .3 N of Lindsay · Structure no. 207990000000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E1500 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E1500 over Bear Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, 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 5 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 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E1500 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is E1500 over Bear 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does E1500 over Bear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E1500 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns E1500 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.