US Bridges

E1200 over Little Elk Creek

Fair

Washita County, Oklahoma · 1.2 MI W of Dill City · Structure no. 124130000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1200 over Little Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1200 over Little Elk Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE1200
CrossesLittle Elk Creek
Location1.2 MI W of Dill City
RouteCounty Highway E1200
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.27653, -99.15656
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.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 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$534,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1200 over Little Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1200 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 E1200 over Little Elk Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1200 over Little Elk Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E1200 over Little Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.