US Bridges

E1564 over Shawnee Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 1.2 W; 0.8 S Stapp · Structure no. 094050000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1564 over Shawnee Creek is a concrete slab carrying E1564 over Shawnee Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1564
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location1.2 W; 0.8 S Stapp
RouteCounty Highway E1564
Coordinates34.74623, -94.64306
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1564 over Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1564 over Shawnee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E1564 over Shawnee Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1564 over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns E1564 over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.