US Bridges

E0780 over Rattlesnake Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 3.2S .5W of Hulbert · Structure no. 288590000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0780 over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0780 over Rattlesnake Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesE0780
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location3.2S .5W of Hulbert
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.88528, -95.15361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0780 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0780 over Rattlesnake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does E0780 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

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

How long is E0780 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E0780 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.