US Bridges

E1245 over Fish Creek

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 1.9 S & 2 E of Wetumka · Structure no. 062430000000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1245 over Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1245 over Fish Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 87 years old, older 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesE1245
CrossesFish Creek
Location1.9 S & 2 E of Wetumka
RouteCounty Highway E1245
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.21008, -96.20461
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 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$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1245 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is E1245 over Fish 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E1245 over Fish Creek carry?

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

How long is E1245 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E1245 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.