US Bridges

E1340 over Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 2S of Mt. View · Structure no. 268390000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1340 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1340 over 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 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1340
CrossesCreek
Location2S of Mt. View
RouteCounty Highway E1340
Coordinates35.07275, -98.74407
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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$386,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1340 over Creek built?

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

What condition is E1340 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E1340 over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1340 over Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E1340 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.