US Bridges

E1670 over Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · E1670N2950005 · Structure no. 217540000000000

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1670 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1670 over Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE1670
CrossesCreek
LocationE1670N2950005
RouteCounty Highway E1670
Coordinates34.59429, -97.73378
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic224 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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1670 over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is E1670 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E1670 over Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1670 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E1670 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.