US Bridges

E1260 over Jim Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 2.2 N & 1 E of Burnett · Structure no. 265130000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1260 over Jim Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E1260 over Jim Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE1260
CrossesJim Creek
Location2.2 N & 1 E of Burnett
RouteCounty Highway E1260
Coordinates35.18847, -97.06424
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1260 over Jim Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1260 over Jim 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E1260 over Jim Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1260 over Jim Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1260 over Jim Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.