E1720 over Little Blue Creek
FairPontotoc County, Oklahoma · 6.5 S & .1 E of Fittstown · Structure no. 080230000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E1720 over Little Blue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1720 over Little Blue Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 85 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.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E1720 over Little Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is E1720 over Little Blue 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 E1720 over Little Blue Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E1720 over Little Blue Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns E1720 over Little Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.