E1538 over Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadPontotoc County, Oklahoma · .4 N & 3.6 E of Pickett · Structure no. 016340000000000
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 596 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E1538 over Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying E1538 over Sandy Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 596 ft (181.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E1538 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is E1538 over Sandy 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does E1538 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E1538 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 596 ft (181.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns E1538 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.