E1540 over Black Fork Creek
FairLe Flore County, Oklahoma · 0.9 W; 1.5 N Hicks · Structure no. 177590000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E1540 over Black Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E1540 over Black Fork Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E1540 over Black Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is E1540 over Black Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does E1540 over Black Fork Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E1540 over Black Fork Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns E1540 over Black Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.