US Bridges

E0659 (0110C) over Ballard Creek

Good

Adair County, Oklahoma · 5N & .6E of US-59 · Structure no. 276490000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0659 (0110C) over Ballard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0659 (0110C) over Ballard Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE0659 (0110C)
CrossesBallard Creek
Location5N & .6E of US-59
RouteCounty Highway E0659
CountyAdair County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.06111, -94.57333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0659 (0110C) over Ballard Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0659 (0110C) over Ballard 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 E0659 (0110C) over Ballard Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0659 (0110C) over Ballard Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E0659 (0110C) over Ballard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.