US Bridges

E0160 over Salt Fork of Ark. Trib.

Good

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 5.5W 1S of Ingersoll · Structure no. 107870000000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0160 over Salt Fork of Ark. Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying E0160 over Salt Fork of Ark. Trib. in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE0160
CrossesSalt Fork of Ark. Trib.
Location5.5W 1S of Ingersoll
RouteCounty Highway E0160
Coordinates36.78269, -98.49637
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 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 E0160 over Salt Fork of Ark. Trib. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0160 over Salt Fork of Ark. Trib. 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 E0160 over Salt Fork of Ark. Trib. carry?

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

How long is E0160 over Salt Fork of Ark. Trib.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E0160 over Salt Fork of Ark. Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.