US Bridges

E1050 over Coal Creek

FairPosted for load

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 2.4 E US75 · Structure no. 135940000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1050 over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1050 over Coal Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesE1050
CrossesCoal Creek
Location2.4 E US75
RouteCounty Highway E1050
Coordinates35.49266, -95.91455
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1050 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1050 over Coal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E1050 over Coal Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1050 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E1050 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.