US Bridges

E1586 over Rhoda Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 1.3N&1.4W of Union Valley · Structure no. 182340000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1586 over Rhoda Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1586 over Rhoda Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE1586
CrossesRhoda Creek
Location1.3N&1.4W of Union Valley
RouteCounty Highway E1586
Coordinates34.71426, -96.60346
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1586 over Rhoda Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1586 over Rhoda 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E1586 over Rhoda Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1586 over Rhoda Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns E1586 over Rhoda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.