US Bridges

E0230 over East Clay Creek

Good

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 4.5E of Yewed · Structure no. 239830000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0230 over East Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E0230 over East Clay 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE0230
CrossesEast Clay Creek
Location4.5E of Yewed
RouteCounty Highway E0230
Coordinates36.681, -98.33422
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic128 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$675,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0230 over East Clay Creek built?

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

What condition is E0230 over East Clay 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E0230 over East Clay Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0230 over East Clay Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E0230 over East Clay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.