US Bridges

E1647 over Creek

Poor

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 3 N&O.5 E of Clayton · Structure no. 090240000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1647 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1647 over Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesE1647
CrossesCreek
Location3 N&O.5 E of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway E1647
Coordinates34.62678, -95.33721
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$319,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1647 over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1647 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E1647 over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1647 over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E1647 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.