US Bridges

E1655 over Creek

Poor

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 4.1 E of Tuskahoma · Structure no. 288710000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1655 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying E1655 over Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesE1655
CrossesCreek
Location4.1 E of Tuskahoma
RouteCounty Highway E1655
CountyPushmataha County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.61552, -95.18536
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1655 over Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1655 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 E1655 over Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1655 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns E1655 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.