US Bridges

E1916 over Pennington Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnston County, Oklahoma · .4 W of Tishomingo · Structure no. 014020000000000

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1916 over Pennington Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying E1916 over Pennington Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesE1916
CrossesPennington Creek
Location.4 W of Tishomingo
RouteCity Street E1916
CountyJohnston County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.2344, -96.68301
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 E1916 over Pennington Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1916 over Pennington Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does E1916 over Pennington Creek carry?

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

How long is E1916 over Pennington Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E1916 over Pennington Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.