US Bridges

E1640 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 1.8S&.6E Duke · Structure no. 024760000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1640 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E1640 over Creek in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1640
CrossesCreek
Location1.8S&.6E Duke
RouteCounty Highway E1640
Coordinates34.63772, -99.55267
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$231,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1640 over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1640 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E1640 over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1640 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E1640 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.