US Bridges

E1270 over Tributary to Wewoka Ck

PoorPosted for load

Seminole County, Oklahoma · 1 N & 2 E of Wewoka · Structure no. 189160000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1270 over Tributary to Wewoka Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1270 over Tributary to Wewoka Ck in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE1270
CrossesTributary to Wewoka Ck
Location1 N & 2 E of Wewoka
RouteCounty Highway E1270
Coordinates35.17391, -96.45834
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1270 over Tributary to Wewoka Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1270 over Tributary to Wewoka Ck 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 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 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E1270 over Tributary to Wewoka Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.