US Bridges

E1250 over Little Elk Creek

Fair

Washita County, Oklahoma · 3. N .7 W of Rocky · Structure no. 015030000000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1250 over Little Elk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E1250 over Little Elk Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1250
CrossesLittle Elk Creek
Location3. N .7 W of Rocky
RouteCounty Highway E1250
Coordinates35.20436, -99.07359
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$303,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1250 over Little Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1250 over Little Elk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E1250 over Little Elk Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1250 over Little Elk Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E1250 over Little Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.