US Bridges

E1670 over Stinking Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 3. S 1.1 W of Ozark · Structure no. 233270000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1670 over Stinking Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E1670 over Stinking Creek in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1670
CrossesStinking Creek
Location3. S 1.1 W of Ozark
RouteCounty Highway E1670
Coordinates34.59423, -99.23044
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$508,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1670 over Stinking Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1670 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E1670 over Stinking Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1670 over Stinking Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1670 over Stinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.