US Bridges

E0330 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 2N 3.4W of Aline · Structure no. 048250000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0330 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0330 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib. in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE0330
CrossesEagle Chief Creek Trib.
Location2N 3.4W of Aline
RouteCounty Highway E0330
CountyAlfalfa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.53558, -98.50542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0330 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0330 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does E0330 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0330 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns E0330 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.