US Bridges

E0120 (fas 0216) over Big Sandy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 10.8 MI E of SH 11 · Structure no. 202070000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0120 (fas 0216) over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0120 (fas 0216) over Big Sandy Creek in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 4 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesE0120 (fas 0216)
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location10.8 MI E of SH 11
RouteCounty Highway E0120
Coordinates36.84054, -98.20271
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0120 (fas 0216) over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0120 (fas 0216) over Big Sandy Creek 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 E0120 (fas 0216) over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0120 (fas 0216) over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E0120 (fas 0216) over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.