US Bridges

E0602 (0152C) over Rock Branch Creek

Good

Adair County, Oklahoma · 5.8N 1.1W of Chance · Structure no. 302100000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0602 (0152C) over Rock Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0602 (0152C) over Rock Branch Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE0602 (0152C)
CrossesRock Branch Creek
Location5.8N 1.1W of Chance
RouteCounty Highway E0602
Coordinates36.14389, -94.67528
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0602 (0152C) over Rock Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0602 (0152C) over Rock Branch 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 E0602 (0152C) over Rock Branch Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0602 (0152C) over Rock Branch Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0602 (0152C) over Rock Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.