US Bridges

E0785 over Evansville Creek

PoorPosted for load

Adair County, Oklahoma · 3.4N 3.5W of SH 51 · Structure no. 215970000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
78 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0785 over Evansville Creek is a steel culvert carrying E0785 over Evansville Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesE0785
CrossesEvansville Creek
Location3.4N 3.5W of SH 51
RouteCounty Highway E0785
CountyAdair County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.87583, -94.57
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.5 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 E0785 over Evansville Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0785 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 E0785 over Evansville Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0785 over Evansville Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E0785 over Evansville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.