US Bridges

IRR E1350 over Stinking Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 2.5S 3.5E JCT.SH9 / SH115 · Structure no. 267020000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E1350 over Stinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR E1350 over Stinking Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesIRR E1350
CrossesStinking Creek
Location2.5S 3.5E JCT.SH9 / SH115
RouteCounty Highway E1350
Coordinates35.05839, -98.66442
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E1350 over Stinking Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E1350 over Stinking 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 IRR E1350 over Stinking Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR E1350 over Stinking Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E1350 over Stinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.