US Bridges

E1270 over Tributary to Wewoka Ck

Fair

Seminole County, Oklahoma · 1 N & .7 E of Wewoka · Structure no. 068350000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1270 over Tributary to Wewoka Ck is a concrete slab carrying E1270 over Tributary to Wewoka Ck in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE1270
CrossesTributary to Wewoka Ck
Location1 N & .7 E of Wewoka
RouteCounty Highway E1270
Coordinates35.17386, -96.48334
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1270 over Tributary to Wewoka Ck built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1270 over Tributary to Wewoka Ck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E1270 over Tributary to Wewoka Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1270 over Tributary to Wewoka Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E1270 over Tributary to Wewoka Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.