US Bridges

E1700 over Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 4W 3N of Tussy · Structure no. 312230000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1700 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying E1700 over Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE1700
CrossesCreek
Location4W 3N of Tussy
RouteCounty Highway E1700
Coordinates34.55056, -97.61833
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1700 over Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1700 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 E1700 over Creek carry?

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

How long is E1700 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E1700 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.