US Bridges

E1260 over Bear Creek

GoodPosted for load

Haskell County, Oklahoma · 3S 3.4W of SH9/SH71 JCT · Structure no. 292510000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1260 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1260 over Bear Creek in Haskell County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesE1260
CrossesBear Creek
Location3S 3.4W of SH9/SH71 JCT
RouteCounty Highway E1260
Coordinates35.18944, -95.44333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 E1260 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1260 over Bear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E1260 over Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is E1260 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E1260 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.