US Bridges

E0250 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Beaver County, Oklahoma · 2.N 1.6E of Elmwood · Structure no. 106650000000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0250 over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0250 over Creek in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 78 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE0250
CrossesCreek
Location2.N 1.6E of Elmwood
RouteCounty Highway E0250
CountyBeaver County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.64516, -100.49365
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0250 over Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is E0250 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E0250 over Creek carry?

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

How long is E0250 over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E0250 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.