US Bridges

E1240 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 0.6E; 2.8S of US-9/ SH31 · Structure no. 274100000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1240 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1240 over Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE1240
CrossesCreek
Location0.6E; 2.8S of US-9/ SH31
RouteCounty Highway E1240
Coordinates35.21694, -94.94528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1240 over Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1240 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E1240 over Creek carry?

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

How long is E1240 over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns E1240 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.