US Bridges

E0240 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib.

Good

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 6N 2.9W of Carmen · Structure no. 320010000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0240 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0240 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib. in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE0240
CrossesEagle Chief Creek Trib.
Location6N 2.9W of Carmen
RouteCounty Highway E0240
CountyAlfalfa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.66673, -98.52168
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E0240 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0240 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib. 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does E0240 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0240 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib.?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E0240 over Eagle Chief Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.