E0180 (0214C) over Creek

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Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 5W of Ohio St; Cherokee · Structure no. 117960000000000

Built: 1950; 75 years old
Condition: Good; inspected June 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 37 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 100; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0180 (0214C) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0180 (0214C) over Creek in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE0180 (0214C)

CrossesCreek

Location5W of Ohio St; Cherokee

RouteCounty Highway E0180

CountyAlfalfa County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates36.75356, -98.46847

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJune 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)

Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)

Projected traffic160 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation

Estimated improvement cost$225,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0180 (0214C) over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0180 (0214C) over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E0180 (0214C) over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0180 (0214C) over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E0180 (0214C) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.