US Bridges

E1840 over Creek

Good

Tillman County, Oklahoma · .6 E .5 N of Hollister · Structure no. 048220000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1840 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1840 over Creek in Tillman County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1840
CrossesCreek
Location.6 E .5 N of Hollister
RouteCounty Highway E1840
Coordinates34.34843, -99.03545
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1840 over Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1840 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E1840 over Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1840 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1840 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.