US Bridges

E1290 over Creek

Fair

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 1.6 S 1.2 W Indianola · Structure no. 096380000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1290 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying E1290 over Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE1290
CrossesCreek
Location1.6 S 1.2 W Indianola
RouteCounty Highway E1290
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.14506, -95.8003
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1290 over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1290 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E1290 over Creek carry?

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

How long is E1290 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E1290 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.