US Bridges

E1570 (6218C) over Black Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · .6 S 3.2 W of Latta · Structure no. 316360000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1570 (6218C) over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1570 (6218C) over Black Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE1570 (6218C)
CrossesBlack Creek
Location.6 S 3.2 W of Latta
RouteCounty Highway E1570
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.73843, -96.76092
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2022)
Projected traffic1,936 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1570 (6218C) over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1570 (6218C) over Black 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E1570 (6218C) over Black Creek carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E1570 (6218C) over Black Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns E1570 (6218C) over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.