US Bridges

E1100 (sw 44) over Lightning Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .9E of Western Ave. · Structure no. 189990000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1100 (sw 44) over Lightning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1100 (sw 44) over Lightning Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 years old, older 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.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,800 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE1100 (sw 44)
CrossesLightning Creek
Location.9E of Western Ave.
RouteCity Street E1100
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.42069, -97.51419
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2022)
Projected traffic28,800 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$764,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1100 (sw 44) over Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is E1100 (sw 44) over Lightning 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E1100 (sw 44) over Lightning Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E1100 (sw 44) over Lightning Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns E1100 (sw 44) over Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.