US Bridges

E2090 over Sulphur Creek

FairPosted for load

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 1.2S 1.5W of Bennington · Structure no. 012050000000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E2090 over Sulphur Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying E2090 over Sulphur Creek in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE2090
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location1.2S 1.5W of Bennington
RouteCounty Highway E2090
Coordinates33.98278, -96.06446
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$357,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E2090 over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is E2090 over Sulphur 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E2090 over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E2090 over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns E2090 over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.