US Bridges

E1760 (cherokee RD over Claridy Creek

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Stephens County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI E of US 81 · Structure no. 240730000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1760 (cherokee RD over Claridy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1760 (cherokee RD over Claridy Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE1760 (cherokee RD
CrossesClaridy Creek
Location0.3 MI E of US 81
RouteCounty Highway E1760
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.46349, -97.96843
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 E1760 (cherokee RD over Claridy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1760 (cherokee RD over Claridy 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 E1760 (cherokee RD over Claridy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1760 (cherokee RD over Claridy Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E1760 (cherokee RD over Claridy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.