E0050 over Sandy Creek Oflow
PoorPosted for loadAlfalfa County, Oklahoma · 1N 1.9E of Amorita · Structure no. 118060000000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0050 over Sandy Creek Oflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0050 over Sandy Creek Oflow 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0050 over Sandy Creek Oflow built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0050 over Sandy Creek Oflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does E0050 over Sandy Creek Oflow carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E0050 over Sandy Creek Oflow?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns E0050 over Sandy Creek Oflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.