US Bridges

E1020 over Gravel Creek

PoorPosted for load

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 2.1W 1N of Hitchita · Structure no. 294500000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1020 over Gravel Creek is a steel culvert carrying E1020 over Gravel Creek in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE1020
CrossesGravel Creek
Location2.1W 1N of Hitchita
RouteCounty Highway E1020
CountyMcIntosh County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.53667, -95.78972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1020 over Gravel Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1020 over Gravel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does E1020 over Gravel Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1020 over Gravel Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E1020 over Gravel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.