US Bridges

E1320 over Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 0.5 N; 0.6 W US271/SH112 · Structure no. 214390000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1320 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1320 over Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE1320
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 N; 0.6 W US271/SH112
RouteCounty Highway E1320
Coordinates35.1018, -94.64205
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1320 over Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1320 over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E1320 over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1320 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E1320 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.