US Bridges

E1590 over Frazier Creek

PoorPosted for load

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 4.4 E; 2.9 S Talihina · Structure no. 098170000000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1590 over Frazier Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying E1590 over Frazier Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE1590
CrossesFrazier Creek
Location4.4 E; 2.9 S Talihina
RouteCounty Highway E1590
Coordinates34.70978, -94.97133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$273,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1590 over Frazier Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1590 over Frazier 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 2024.

How much traffic does E1590 over Frazier Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1590 over Frazier Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E1590 over Frazier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.