US Bridges

E1840 over Deep Red Creek

Good

Tillman County, Oklahoma · 2.9MI.N&0.5MI.W Loveland · Structure no. 283670000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1840 over Deep Red Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E1840 over Deep Red Creek in Tillman County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1840
CrossesDeep Red Creek
Location2.9MI.N&0.5MI.W Loveland
RouteCounty Highway E1840
Coordinates34.34806, -98.77917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic48 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$756,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1840 over Deep Red Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1840 over Deep Red 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E1840 over Deep Red Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1840 over Deep Red Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1840 over Deep Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.