US Bridges

E1120 over Bad Creek

Good

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 2.S 1.8 E Pharoah · Structure no. 252170000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1120 over Bad Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1120 over Bad Creek in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE1120
CrossesBad Creek
Location2.S 1.8 E Pharoah
RouteCounty Highway E1120
Coordinates35.39136, -96.09288
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 closed5 mi (8 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$511,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1120 over Bad Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1120 over Bad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E1120 over Bad Creek carry?

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

How long is E1120 over Bad Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E1120 over Bad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.