E1240 over Little Elk Creek
FairWashita County, Oklahoma · 4. N .9 W of Rocky · Structure no. 027470000000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E1240 over Little Elk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E1240 over Little Elk Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E1240 over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is E1240 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 E1240 over Little Elk Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E1240 over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns E1240 over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.