US Bridges

IRR E0990 over Turtle Creek

Good

Custer County, Oklahoma · 4E of U.S. 183 · Structure no. 307900000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0990 over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR E0990 over Turtle Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR E0990
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location4E of U.S. 183
RouteCounty Highway E0990
Coordinates35.58028, -98.89417
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic520 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0990 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E0990 over Turtle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR E0990 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR E0990 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E0990 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.