US Bridges

E1470 over Creek

Good

Greer County, Oklahoma · Taft St. & Glenn Ave · Structure no. 269820000000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1470 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying E1470 over Creek in Greer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 86 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE1470
CrossesCreek
LocationTaft St. & Glenn Ave
RouteCity Street E1470
Coordinates34.88568, -99.50038
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic560 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1470 over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is E1470 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does E1470 over Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1470 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1470 over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.