US Bridges

E1590 over Stinking Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 5.0 N & 2.7 E of Altus · Structure no. 262280000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1590 over Stinking Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1590 over Stinking Creek in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1590
CrossesStinking Creek
Location5.0 N & 2.7 E of Altus
RouteCounty Highway E1590
Coordinates34.71049, -99.29148
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1590 over Stinking Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1590 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 E1590 over Stinking Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1590 over Stinking Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E1590 over Stinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.