US Bridges

E1440 over Sleepy John Creek

Good

Greer County, Oklahoma · 2N 1.8E of Reed · Structure no. 330380000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1440 over Sleepy John Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1440 over Sleepy John Creek in Greer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE1440
CrossesSleepy John Creek
Location2N 1.8E of Reed
RouteCounty Highway E1440
Coordinates34.92957, -99.6594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1440 over Sleepy John Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1440 over Sleepy John 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E1440 over Sleepy John Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1440 over Sleepy John Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E1440 over Sleepy John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.