E1540 over Panther Creek
GoodHughes County, Oklahoma · 3.9 S & 1.5 W of Gerty · Structure no. 263800000000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E1540 over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1540 over Panther Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E1540 over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is E1540 over Panther 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does E1540 over Panther Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E1540 over Panther Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns E1540 over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.