US Bridges

E1738 (magnolia Av over Willow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Stephens County, Oklahoma · Betw 5th & 6th · Structure no. 085070000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1738 (magnolia Av over Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying E1738 (magnolia Av over Willow Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,573 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE1738 (magnolia Av
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationBetw 5th & 6th
RouteCity Street E1738
Coordinates34.49645, -97.9538
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2022)
Projected traffic1,573 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1738 (magnolia Av over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1738 (magnolia Av over Willow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E1738 (magnolia Av over Willow Creek carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1738 (magnolia Av over Willow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E1738 (magnolia Av over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.