US Bridges

E1230 over Creek

Fair

Seminole County, Oklahoma · .5 N & 2.2 W of Seminole · Structure no. 098210000000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
127 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1230 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying E1230 over Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1230
CrossesCreek
Location.5 N & 2.2 W of Seminole
RouteCounty Highway E1230
Coordinates35.23191, -96.70986
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2022)
Projected traffic840 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1230 over Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1230 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E1230 over Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1230 over Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E1230 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.