E0530 over Rock Creek

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Ellis County, Oklahoma · 2S .6W of Shattuck · Structure no. 215630000000000

Built: 1987; 38 years old
Condition: Good; inspected April 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 75 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 24; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0530 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0530 over Rock Creek in Ellis County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE0530

CrossesRock Creek

Location2S .6W of Shattuck

RouteCounty Highway E0530

CountyEllis County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates36.24632, -99.89444

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionApril 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans4

Design loadHS 20

Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)

Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)

Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)

Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)

Projected traffic38 by 2042

Trucks15%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency

Maintained byCounty Highway Agency

Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time

Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry

Estimated improvement cost$225,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0530 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0530 over Rock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E0530 over Rock Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0530 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E0530 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.