US Bridges

E1769 over Buckhorn Creek

Good

Murray County, Oklahoma · 3.9S;0.4E S JCT US177/SH7 · Structure no. 285650000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1769 over Buckhorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E1769 over Buckhorn Creek in Murray County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE1769
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location3.9S;0.4E S JCT US177/SH7
RouteCounty Highway E1769
Coordinates34.44917, -96.94333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1769 over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1769 over Buckhorn 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E1769 over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is E1769 over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1769 over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.