E1290 over Creek

Poor

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 1.5S 4.2W of Indianola · Structure no. 275540000000000

Built: 2007; 18 years old
Condition: Poor; inspected August 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 35 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 100; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1290 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1290 over Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE1290

CrossesCreek

Location1.5S 4.2W of Indianola

RouteCounty Highway E1290

CountyPittsburg County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates35.14513, -95.84961

Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Culvert	4 Poor	Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionAugust 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations

Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)

Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)

Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)

Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1290 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E1290 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.