US Bridges

E1440 over Colbert Creek Trib.

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McClain County, Oklahoma · 3.5 NE of Bradley · Structure no. 273280000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1440 over Colbert Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E1440 over Colbert Creek Trib. in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE1440
CrossesColbert Creek Trib.
Location3.5 NE of Bradley
RouteCounty Highway E1440
CountyMcClain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.92778, -97.665
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$667,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1440 over Colbert Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1440 over Colbert Creek Trib. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E1440 over Colbert Creek Trib. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E1440 over Colbert Creek Trib.?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1440 over Colbert Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.