US Bridges

E1628 over Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · .5 E of Stonewall · Structure no. 034420000000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1628 over Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1628 over Buck Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE1628
CrossesBuck Creek
Location.5 E of Stonewall
RouteCounty Highway E1628
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.65269, -96.51821
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic720 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$788,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1628 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1628 over Buck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E1628 over Buck Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1628 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E1628 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.