US Bridges

E0730 over Little Robe Creek

Good

Dewey County, Oklahoma · 1.7 N & 6.2 W of Oakwood · Structure no. 297030000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0730 over Little Robe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0730 over Little Robe Creek in Dewey County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesE0730
CrossesLittle Robe Creek
Location1.7 N & 6.2 W of Oakwood
RouteCounty Highway E0730
Coordinates35.95667, -98.82222
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$291,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0730 over Little Robe Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0730 over Little Robe 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 E0730 over Little Robe Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0730 over Little Robe Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E0730 over Little Robe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.