US Bridges

E0760 over Polecat Creek

Fair

Creek County, Oklahoma · 3W 2S .9W of Kiefer · Structure no. 239890000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0760 over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0760 over Polecat Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0760
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location3W 2S .9W of Kiefer
RouteCounty Highway E0760
Coordinates35.91563, -96.13686
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 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

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$813,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0760 over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0760 over Polecat 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 E0760 over Polecat Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0760 over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E0760 over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.