US Bridges

E1406 over Jointer Creek

Poor

Hughes County, Oklahoma · .5 N & 1 E of Calvin · Structure no. 234780000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1406 over Jointer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1406 over Jointer Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesE1406
CrossesJointer Creek
Location.5 N & 1 E of Calvin
RouteCounty Highway E1406
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.97366, -96.22622
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 E1406 over Jointer Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1406 over Jointer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does E1406 over Jointer Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1406 over Jointer Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E1406 over Jointer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.