US Bridges

E1737 (pecan Ave) over Willow Creek

FairPosted for load

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 5th & Pecan Ave · Structure no. 206610000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1737 (pecan Ave) over Willow Creek is a steel culvert carrying E1737 (pecan Ave) over Willow Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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: 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 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE1737 (pecan Ave)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location5th & Pecan Ave
RouteCity Street E1737
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.49737, -97.95324
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1737 (pecan Ave) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1737 (pecan 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 E1737 (pecan Ave) over Willow Creek carry?

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

How long is E1737 (pecan Ave) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns E1737 (pecan Ave) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.