US Bridges

E1547 over Frizzell Branch Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 1.5 E; 0.3 N Zoe · Structure no. 257320000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1547 over Frizzell Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1547 over Frizzell Branch Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE1547
CrossesFrizzell Branch Creek
Location1.5 E; 0.3 N Zoe
RouteCounty Highway E1547
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.77148, -94.60623
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1547 over Frizzell Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1547 over Frizzell Branch 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 E1547 over Frizzell Branch Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1547 over Frizzell Branch Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E1547 over Frizzell Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.