US Bridges

E0596 over Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 7.6 M E & .6 M S Co. Cor. · Structure no. 248160000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0596 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying E0596 over Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesE0596
CrossesCreek
Location7.6 M E & .6 M S Co. Cor.
RouteCounty Highway 1117
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15144, -94.98267
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 E0596 over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0596 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 E0596 over Creek carry?

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

How long is E0596 over Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns E0596 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.