US Bridges

E1280 over Yeager Creek

Good

Hughes County, Oklahoma · .1 N & .4 W of Yeager · Structure no. 236740000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1280 over Yeager Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E1280 over Yeager 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE1280
CrossesYeager Creek
Location.1 N & .4 W of Yeager
RouteCounty Highway E1280
Coordinates35.15939, -96.34827
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1280 over Yeager Creek built?

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

What condition is E1280 over Yeager 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E1280 over Yeager Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1280 over Yeager Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1280 over Yeager Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.