US Bridges

E1660 6240C over Sheep Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 2.4 E of Harden City · Structure no. 205170000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
565
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1660 6240C over Sheep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1660 6240C over Sheep Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 904 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE1660 6240C
CrossesSheep Creek
Location2.4 E of Harden City
RouteCounty Highway 6240C
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.60734, -96.55824
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2022)
Projected traffic904 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1660 6240C over Sheep Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1660 6240C over Sheep 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 E1660 6240C over Sheep Creek carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E1660 6240C over Sheep Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E1660 6240C over Sheep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.