US Bridges

E0345 over Big Cabin Creek

Good

Craig County, Oklahoma · 2S & 4.5E of Big Cabin · Structure no. 263810000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0345 over Big Cabin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0345 over Big Cabin Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE0345
CrossesBig Cabin Creek
Location2S & 4.5E of Big Cabin
RouteCounty Highway E0345
Coordinates36.51764, -95.13987
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0345 over Big Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0345 over Big Cabin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E0345 over Big Cabin Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0345 over Big Cabin Creek?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E0345 over Big Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.