US Bridges

E1440 over Saddle Mountain Creek

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · Mt Vview 11.O S 1.3 E · Structure no. 239800000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1440 over Saddle Mountain Creek is a steel other carrying E1440 over Saddle Mountain Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE1440
CrossesSaddle Mountain Creek
LocationMt Vview 11.O S 1.3 E
RouteCounty Highway E1440
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.92804, -98.71999
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$451,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1440 over Saddle Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1440 over Saddle Mountain 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does E1440 over Saddle Mountain Creek carry?

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

How long is E1440 over Saddle Mountain Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E1440 over Saddle Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.