US Bridges

E1290 over Rock Creek

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 2.6 W 1.6 S Indianola · Structure no. 245740000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1290 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying E1290 over Rock Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE1290
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.6 W 1.6 S Indianola
RouteCounty Highway E1290
Coordinates35.14506, -95.82575
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1290 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1290 over Rock 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E1290 over Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is E1290 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E1290 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.