US Bridges

E0940 over Uncle Johns Creek

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 5.S 3.8E of Okarche · Structure no. 216610000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0940 over Uncle Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0940 over Uncle Johns Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0940
CrossesUncle Johns Creek
Location5.S 3.8E of Okarche
RouteCounty Highway E0940
Coordinates35.65337, -97.89138
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$648,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0940 over Uncle Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0940 over Uncle Johns 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does E0940 over Uncle Johns Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0940 over Uncle Johns Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0940 over Uncle Johns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.