E1870 over Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadJohnston County, Oklahoma · 2 N & 3.3 W of Filmore · Structure no. 086420000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E1870 over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1870 over Sandy Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 85 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E1870 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is E1870 over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does E1870 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E1870 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns E1870 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.