US Bridges

E0070 over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cimarron County, Oklahoma · 4N of S.F.R.R;ne of Keyes · Structure no. 272710000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0070 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying E0070 over Creek in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE0070
CrossesCreek
Location4N of S.F.R.R;ne of Keyes
RouteCounty Highway E0070
Coordinates36.90748, -102.17156
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E0070 over Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0070 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E0070 over Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0070 over Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E0070 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.