US Bridges

E1860 over Waurika Lake

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 5.S SH53 7.4W US81 · Structure no. 192470000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1860 over Waurika Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1860 over Waurika Lake in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE1860
CrossesWaurika Lake
Location5.S SH53 7.4W US81
RouteCounty Highway E1860
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.31886, -98.09333
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$736,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was E1860 over Waurika Lake built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1860 over Waurika Lake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E1860 over Waurika Lake carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1860 over Waurika Lake?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E1860 over Waurika Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.