US Bridges

E1865 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Johnston County, Oklahoma · 2.4 N & 3 W of Coleman · Structure no. 288640000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1865 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1865 over Sandy Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE1865
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2.4 N & 3 W of Coleman
RouteCounty Highway E1865
Coordinates34.30781, -96.43019
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1865 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1865 over Sandy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E1865 over Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is E1865 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E1865 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.