E1340 over Big Elk Creek

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Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 4. N 4.2 W of Hobart · Structure no. 216420000000000

Built: 1987; 38 years old
Condition: Good; inspected September 2023
Type: Tee Beam; Prestressed Concrete
Length: 120 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 100; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1340 over Big Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E1340 over Big Elk Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE1340

CrossesBig Elk Creek

Location4. N 4.2 W of Hobart

RouteCounty Highway E1340

CountyKiowa County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates35.07297, -99.1692

Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionSeptember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating61 US tons

Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialPrestressed Concrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)

Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)

Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)

Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$560,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1340 over Big Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1340 over Big Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does E1340 over Big Elk Creek carry?

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

How long is E1340 over Big Elk Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1340 over Big Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.