US Bridges

E0910 over East Barnitz Creek

Fair

Custer County, Oklahoma · 4.2N.;6E. of Butler · Structure no. 212110000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0910 over East Barnitz Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0910 over East Barnitz Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesE0910
CrossesEast Barnitz Creek
Location4.2N.;6E. of Butler
RouteCounty Highway E0910
Coordinates35.69645, -99.07647
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$302,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0910 over East Barnitz Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0910 over East Barnitz 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E0910 over East Barnitz Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0910 over East Barnitz Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns E0910 over East Barnitz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.