US Bridges

E1736 (elm St) over Creek

FairPosted for load

Stephens County, Oklahoma · Betw 4th & 5 ST · Structure no. 088980000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1736 (elm St) over Creek is a concrete slab carrying E1736 (elm St) 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE1736 (elm St)
CrossesCreek
LocationBetw 4th & 5 ST
RouteCity Street E1736
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.49834, -97.95266
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 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$303,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1736 (elm St) over Creek built?

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

What condition is E1736 (elm St) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E1736 (elm St) over Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1736 (elm St) over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E1736 (elm St) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.