US Bridges

E1545 over Short Creek

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 8.5 S .5 W of Bache · Structure no. 249390000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1545 over Short Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1545 over Short Creek in Pittsburg 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesE1545
CrossesShort Creek
Location8.5 S .5 W of Bache
RouteCounty Highway E1545
Coordinates34.77523, -95.66224
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 inspectionOctober 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 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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$495,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1545 over Short Creek built?

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

What condition is E1545 over Short 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E1545 over Short Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1545 over Short Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1545 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.