US Bridges

E0640 over Buckeye Creek

FairPosted for load

Creek County, Oklahoma · 1.1W of Silver City · Structure no. 158370000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0640 over Buckeye Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0640 over Buckeye Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesE0640
CrossesBuckeye Creek
Location1.1W of Silver City
RouteCounty Highway E0640
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.09016, -96.51329
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length243 ft (74.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic280 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$797,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0640 over Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0640 over Buckeye Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does E0640 over Buckeye Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0640 over Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E0640 over Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.