US Bridges

EW89 over East Barnitz Creek

GoodPosted for load

Custer County, Oklahoma · 6.2 E. & 6.1 N of Butler · Structure no. 254890000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

EW89 over East Barnitz Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying EW89 over East Barnitz Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesEW89
CrossesEast Barnitz Creek
Location6.2 E. & 6.1 N of Butler
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.7254, -99.07509
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EW89 over East Barnitz Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is EW89 over East Barnitz Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does EW89 over East Barnitz Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is EW89 over East Barnitz Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns EW89 over East Barnitz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.