US Bridges

E0080 (fas 0218) over Sandy Creek

Good

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 4.2E of SH 58 · Structure no. 261870000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0080 (fas 0218) over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0080 (fas 0218) over Sandy Creek in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesE0080 (fas 0218)
CrossesSandy Creek
Location4.2E of SH 58
RouteCounty Highway E0080
CountyAlfalfa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.89863, -98.21317
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed16.2 mi (26 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$731,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0080 (fas 0218) over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0080 (fas 0218) over Sandy 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 E0080 (fas 0218) over Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is E0080 (fas 0218) over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0080 (fas 0218) over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.