E1290 over Owl Creek
PoorPosted for loadLe Flore County, Oklahoma · 3.0 S; 7.9 W Bokoshe · Structure no. 047430000000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E1290 over Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1290 over Owl Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E1290 over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is E1290 over Owl Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does E1290 over Owl Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E1290 over Owl Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns E1290 over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.