US Bridges

E0020 (fas 0224) over Sandy Creek

Fair

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 4.5E of SH 58 · Structure no. 238300000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0020 (fas 0224) over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E0020 (fas 0224) over Sandy Creek in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesE0020 (fas 0224)
CrossesSandy Creek
Location4.5E of SH 58
RouteCounty Highway E0020
CountyAlfalfa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.98583, -98.2125
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 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$646,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0020 (fas 0224) over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0020 (fas 0224) over Sandy Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E0020 (fas 0224) over Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is E0020 (fas 0224) over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0020 (fas 0224) over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.