US Bridges

E1260 (3208C) over Grief Creek

Good

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 3.4S .5W of Wetumka · Structure no. 315850000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1260 (3208C) over Grief Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1260 (3208C) over Grief Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE1260 (3208C)
CrossesGrief Creek
Location3.4S .5W of Wetumka
RouteCounty Highway E1260
Coordinates35.18843, -96.25175
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2022)
Projected traffic552 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1260 (3208C) over Grief Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1260 (3208C) over Grief 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 E1260 (3208C) over Grief Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E1260 (3208C) over Grief Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1260 (3208C) over Grief Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.