US Bridges

E0888 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 1.2 MI N & 1 E of Cookson · Structure no. 221580000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0888 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0888 over Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE0888
CrossesCreek
Location1.2 MI N & 1 E of Cookson
RouteCounty Highway E0888
Coordinates35.72785, -94.90615
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0888 over Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0888 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E0888 over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0888 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E0888 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.