E1250 over Creek

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Hughes County, Oklahoma · 4.8 S & 2.6 E of Dustin · Structure no. 209010000000000

Built: 1985; 40 years old
Condition: Good; inspected October 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 24 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 50; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1250 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1250 over Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesE1250

CrossesCreek

Location4.8 S & 2.6 E of Dustin

RouteCounty Highway E1250

CountyHughes County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates35.20278, -95.98613

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	4 Poor	Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionOctober 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)

Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)

Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)

Roadway width33 ft (10 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)

Projected traffic80 by 2042

Trucks15%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation

Estimated improvement cost$225,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1250 over Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1250 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E1250 over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E1250 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E1250 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.