US Bridges

E1375 (5th Street) over Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 5th St. .6 E of Eastern · Structure no. 063560000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1375 (5th Street) over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E1375 (5th Street) over Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesE1375 (5th Street)
CrossesCreek
Location5th St. .6 E of Eastern
RouteCity Street E1375
Coordinates35.02312, -99.08271
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$335,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1375 (5th Street) over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1375 (5th Street) over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E1375 (5th Street) over Creek carry?

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

How long is E1375 (5th Street) over Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E1375 (5th Street) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.