US Bridges

E1210 over S. Fork of Calvary Creek

Poor

Washita County, Oklahoma · 6E 2S of Cordell · Structure no. 013450000000000

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1210 over S. Fork of Calvary Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E1210 over S. Fork of Calvary Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE1210
CrossesS. Fork of Calvary Creek
Location6E 2S of Cordell
RouteCounty Highway E1210
Coordinates35.26223, -98.87836
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$540,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1210 over S. Fork of Calvary Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1210 over S. Fork of Calvary Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does E1210 over S. Fork of Calvary Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1210 over S. Fork of Calvary Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns E1210 over S. Fork of Calvary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.