US Bridges

E0700 (old U.S. 66 over Rock Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Creek County, Oklahoma · .1 SW of Sapulpa Wtr Wrks · Structure no. 016200000000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0700 (old U.S. 66 over Rock Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying E0700 (old U.S. 66 over Rock Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE0700 (old U.S. 66
CrossesRock Creek
Location.1 SW of Sapulpa Wtr Wrks
RouteCity Street E0706
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.99372, -96.13655
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck7 ft (2.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$663,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0700 (old U.S. 66 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0700 (old U.S. 66 over Rock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E0700 (old U.S. 66 over Rock Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0700 (old U.S. 66 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E0700 (old U.S. 66 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.