US Bridges

E0850 (0150C) over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Adair County, Oklahoma · 2S 4.4E of Stilwell · Structure no. 100620000000000

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
624
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0850 (0150C) over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E0850 (0150C) over Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 624 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesE0850 (0150C)
CrossesCreek
Location2S 4.4E of Stilwell
RouteCounty Highway E0850
Coordinates35.78305, -94.55107
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic624 (2022)
Projected traffic998 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0850 (0150C) over Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0850 (0150C) over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E0850 (0150C) over Creek carry?

About 624 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0850 (0150C) over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E0850 (0150C) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.