US Bridges

E0790 over Kingfisher Creek

Good

Blaine County, Oklahoma · 11.4 E 1.5 N Watonga · Structure no. 227860000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0790 over Kingfisher Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E0790 over Kingfisher Creek in Blaine County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 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).

CarriesE0790
CrossesKingfisher Creek
Location11.4 E 1.5 N Watonga
RouteCounty Highway E0790
Coordinates35.87, -98.21028
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic64 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$373,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0790 over Kingfisher Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0790 over Kingfisher 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E0790 over Kingfisher Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0790 over Kingfisher Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0790 over Kingfisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.