US Bridges

E0830 (0154C) over Evansville Creek

PoorPosted for load

Adair County, Oklahoma · 1.5N of SH 100 · Structure no. 204530000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0830 (0154C) over Evansville Creek is a steel culvert carrying E0830 (0154C) over Evansville Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE0830 (0154C)
CrossesEvansville Creek
Location1.5N of SH 100
RouteCounty Highway E0830
CountyAdair County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.81222, -94.55278
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E0830 (0154C) over Evansville Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0830 (0154C) over Evansville 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E0830 (0154C) over Evansville Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0830 (0154C) over Evansville Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E0830 (0154C) over Evansville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.