E1520 over Big Sandy Creek
GoodHughes County, Oklahoma · 1.9 S & 4.1 W of Gerty · Structure no. 279850000000000
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E1520 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1520 over Big Sandy Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 E1520 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is E1520 over Big Sandy 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 E1520 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E1520 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns E1520 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.