US Bridges

E0870 (0136C) over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Adair County, Oklahoma · .5S .6E of SH 100 · Structure no. 137770000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0870 (0136C) over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0870 (0136C) over Dry Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesE0870 (0136C)
CrossesDry Creek
Location.5S .6E of SH 100
RouteCounty Highway E0870
CountyAdair County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.75469, -94.79867
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0870 (0136C) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0870 (0136C) over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does E0870 (0136C) over Dry Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0870 (0136C) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E0870 (0136C) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.