US Bridges

IRR E0900 over Horse Creek

Good

Blaine County, Oklahoma · 2.3S .5E of Greenfield · Structure no. 071660000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0900 over Horse Creek is a concrete slab carrying IRR E0900 over Horse Creek in Blaine County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR E0900
CrossesHorse Creek
Location2.3S .5E of Greenfield
RouteCounty Highway E0900
Coordinates35.71056, -98.35222
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$346,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0900 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E0900 over Horse 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IRR E0900 over Horse Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR E0900 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E0900 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.