US Bridges

E0770 over Fiddlers Creek

GoodPosted for load

Dewey County, Oklahoma · 7.7 E 3. N of Putnam · Structure no. 209200000000000

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0770 over Fiddlers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0770 over Fiddlers Creek in Dewey County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 40 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE0770
CrossesFiddlers Creek
Location7.7 E 3. N of Putnam
RouteCounty Highway E0770
Coordinates35.8989, -98.83338
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0770 over Fiddlers Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is E0770 over Fiddlers 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E0770 over Fiddlers Creek carry?

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

How long is E0770 over Fiddlers Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns E0770 over Fiddlers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.