US Bridges

E0290 over Duck Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 4W 1S of Bernice · Structure no. 072490000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0290 over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0290 over Duck Creek in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesE0290
CrossesDuck Creek
Location4W 1S of Bernice
RouteCounty Highway E0290
CountyDelaware County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.59801, -94.99367
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0290 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0290 over Duck 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E0290 over Duck Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0290 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E0290 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.