US Bridges

E1734 (walnut Ave) over Willow Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Stephens County, Oklahoma · Betw 5 ST & 3rd · Structure no. 148210000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1734 (walnut Ave) over Willow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1734 (walnut Ave) over Willow Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 6 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: 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE1734 (walnut Ave)
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationBetw 5 ST & 3rd
RouteCity Street E1734
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.5023, -97.95119
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1734 (walnut Ave) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is E1734 (walnut Ave) over Willow 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 E1734 (walnut Ave) over Willow Creek carry?

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

How long is E1734 (walnut Ave) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E1734 (walnut Ave) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.