E0820 over Skull Creek
PoorPosted for loadCreek County, Oklahoma · .5S 5.3E of Bristow · Structure no. 232110000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0820 over Skull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0820 over Skull Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0820 over Skull Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0820 over Skull 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does E0820 over Skull Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is E0820 over Skull Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns E0820 over Skull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.