US Bridges

E1260 over Bridge Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 8E 7S of JCT SH92 / SH37 · Structure no. 294790000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1260 over Bridge Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1260 over Bridge Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE1260
CrossesBridge Creek
Location8E 7S of JCT SH92 / SH37
RouteCounty Highway E1260
Coordinates35.18944, -97.6775
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$699,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1260 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1260 over Bridge 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 E1260 over Bridge Creek carry?

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

How long is E1260 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1260 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.