US Bridges

E1732 (ash Ave) over Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Stephens County, Oklahoma · Betw 3rd & 5 ST · Structure no. 085080000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1732 (ash Ave) over Creek is a concrete slab carrying E1732 (ash Ave) over 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE1732 (ash Ave)
CrossesCreek
LocationBetw 3rd & 5 ST
RouteCity Street E1732
Coordinates34.50426, -97.95096
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 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$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1732 (ash Ave) over Creek built?

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

What condition is E1732 (ash Ave) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E1732 (ash Ave) over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1732 (ash Ave) over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E1732 (ash Ave) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.