US Bridges

E1260 over West Fork Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 10S .9W JCT US81 SH152 · Structure no. 012120000000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1260 over West Fork Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1260 over West Fork Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older 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 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE1260
CrossesWest Fork Creek
Location10S .9W JCT US81 SH152
RouteCounty Highway E1260
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.18928, -97.95969
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$477,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1260 over West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1260 over West Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E1260 over West Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is E1260 over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E1260 over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.