US Bridges

E1180 over Squirrel Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 2. S .8 E Shawnee · Structure no. 207710000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1180 over Squirrel Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E1180 over Squirrel Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE1180
CrossesSquirrel Creek
Location2. S .8 E Shawnee
RouteCounty Highway 5440
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.30409, -96.91241
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$436,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1180 over Squirrel Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1180 over Squirrel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does E1180 over Squirrel Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1180 over Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1180 over Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.