US Bridges

E1495 over Creek

Poor

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · .6W of Roosevelt · Structure no. 054280000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1495 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying E1495 over Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE1495
CrossesCreek
Location.6W of Roosevelt
RouteCounty Highway E1495
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.84833, -99.03126
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$354,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1495 over Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1495 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E1495 over Creek carry?

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

How long is E1495 over Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E1495 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.