US Bridges

E0780 over Fiddlers Creek

Good

Dewey County, Oklahoma · 7.3 E 2. N of Putnam · Structure no. 228070000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0780 over Fiddlers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0780 over Fiddlers Creek in Dewey County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE0780
CrossesFiddlers Creek
Location7.3 E 2. N of Putnam
RouteCounty Highway E0780
Coordinates35.88486, -98.83914
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 statusOpen, no 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 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$423,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0780 over Fiddlers Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0780 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 E0780 over Fiddlers Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0780 over Fiddlers Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E0780 over Fiddlers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.