US Bridges

E1240 over Emachaya Creek

FairPosted for load

Haskell County, Oklahoma · .5S .8E of Enterprise · Structure no. 281460000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1240 over Emachaya Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1240 over Emachaya Creek in Haskell 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. 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 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE1240
CrossesEmachaya Creek
Location.5S .8E of Enterprise
RouteCounty Highway E1240
CountyHaskell County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.21722, -95.36444
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1240 over Emachaya Creek built?

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

What condition is E1240 over Emachaya 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 2023.

How much traffic does E1240 over Emachaya Creek carry?

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

How long is E1240 over Emachaya Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1240 over Emachaya Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.