US Bridges

E1300 over N. Fork Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

McClain County, Oklahoma · .5W 2N .9E of Cole · Structure no. 219220000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1300 over N. Fork Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1300 over N. Fork Walnut Creek in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE1300
CrossesN. Fork Walnut Creek
Location.5W 2N .9E of Cole
RouteCounty Highway E1300
CountyMcClain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.13152, -97.58224
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$406,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1300 over N. Fork Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1300 over N. Fork Walnut 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E1300 over N. Fork Walnut Creek carry?

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

How long is E1300 over N. Fork Walnut Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E1300 over N. Fork Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.