US Bridges

E1610 over Spring Branch Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 0.5 E & 1.0 N of Duke · Structure no. 240020000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1610 over Spring Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1610 over Spring Branch 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1610
CrossesSpring Branch Creek
Location0.5 E & 1.0 N of Duke
RouteCounty Highway E1610
Coordinates34.68113, -99.56225
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1610 over Spring Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is E1610 over Spring Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E1610 over Spring Branch Creek carry?

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

How long is E1610 over Spring Branch Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E1610 over Spring Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.