US Bridges

E1300 over East Bitter Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 4W Blanchard;sw of I-44 · Structure no. 272610000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1300 over East Bitter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1300 over East Bitter Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1300
CrossesEast Bitter Creek
Location4W Blanchard;sw of I-44
RouteCounty Highway E1300
Coordinates35.13126, -97.74859
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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$606,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1300 over East Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1300 over East Bitter 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 E1300 over East Bitter Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1300 over East Bitter Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E1300 over East Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.