US Bridges

E1450 over Bandy Creek

Good

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 0.3 E of US270 · Structure no. 259350000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1450 over Bandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1450 over Bandy Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE1450
CrossesBandy Creek
Location0.3 E of US270
RouteCounty Highway E1450
Coordinates34.91294, -95.31534
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2022)
Projected traffic456 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$682,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1450 over Bandy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1450 over Bandy 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 2024.

How much traffic does E1450 over Bandy Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1450 over Bandy Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E1450 over Bandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.