US Bridges

E0690 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 0.5 N 0.5 W Gideon · Structure no. 068880000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0690 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E0690 over Creek in Cherokee 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE0690
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 N 0.5 W Gideon
RouteCounty Highway E0690
Coordinates36.01679, -95.0414
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2022)
Projected traffic424 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0690 over Creek built?

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

What condition is E0690 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E0690 over Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0690 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0690 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.