US Bridges

E1229 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Seminole County, Oklahoma · .6 N & .2 E of Seminole · Structure no. 119070000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1229 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1229 over Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE1229
CrossesCreek
Location.6 N & .2 E of Seminole
RouteCounty Highway E1229
Coordinates35.23426, -96.668
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1229 over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1229 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E1229 over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1229 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E1229 over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.