E1940 over Creek
Carter County, Oklahoma · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- E1940 over Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 16 of the 337 inventoried bridges in Carter County rated poor (4.7%); 16 (4.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 57 ft |
| Location | 2.N 4.4W of US70 & SH 76N |
| NBI structure number | 219030000000000 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oklahoma department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Carter County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-35 over Sewer Creek | 1965 | 32,700 | Fair |
| I-35 over Creek | 1965 | 32,400 | Fair |
| I-35 over Creek | 1965 | 32,200 | Fair |
| I-35 over Creek | 1965 | 31,200 | Good |
| I-35 over Tulip Creek | 1968 | 30,800 | Good |
| I-35 over Tulip Creek | 1968 | 30,800 | Good |
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