E0840 over Chicken Creek
PoorBlaine County, Oklahoma · 3.5 S 1.6 W Watonga · Structure no. 209880000000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0840 over Chicken Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E0840 over Chicken Creek in Blaine County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0840 over Chicken Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0840 over Chicken Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does E0840 over Chicken Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E0840 over Chicken Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns E0840 over Chicken Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.