US Bridges

E1600 over Stinking Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 4.0 N & 3.2 E of Altus · Structure no. 229880000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1600 over Stinking Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1600 over Stinking Creek in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1600
CrossesStinking Creek
Location4.0 N & 3.2 E of Altus
RouteCounty Highway E1600
Coordinates34.69586, -99.27757
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1600 over Stinking Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1600 over Stinking 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E1600 over Stinking Creek carry?

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

How long is E1600 over Stinking Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E1600 over Stinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.