US Bridges

E1733 (oak Ave) over Willow Creek

GoodPosted for load

Stephens County, Oklahoma · Betw 3rd & 5 ST81 · Structure no. 131820000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
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

E1733 (oak Ave) over Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying E1733 (oak Ave) 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

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 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE1733 (oak Ave)
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationBetw 3rd & 5 ST81
RouteCity Street E1733
Coordinates34.50329, -97.95108
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 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 E1733 (oak Ave) over Willow Creek built?

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

What condition is E1733 (oak Ave) over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does E1733 (oak Ave) over Willow Creek carry?

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

How long is E1733 (oak Ave) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E1733 (oak Ave) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.