US Bridges

E0750 over Polecat Creek

PoorPosted for load

Creek County, Oklahoma · 5S 5.2E JCT SH33/SH48 · Structure no. 016190000000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0750 over Polecat Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying E0750 over Polecat Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0750
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location5S 5.2E JCT SH33/SH48
RouteCounty Highway E0750
Coordinates35.93015, -96.29403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0750 over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0750 over Polecat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does E0750 over Polecat Creek carry?

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

How long is E0750 over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns E0750 over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.