US Bridges

E0440 over Boggy Creek

Good

Ellis County, Oklahoma · .3 E of Fargo · Structure no. 284040000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0440 over Boggy Creek is a steel culvert carrying E0440 over Boggy Creek in Ellis County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE0440
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location.3 E of Fargo
RouteCounty Highway E0440
Coordinates36.37715, -99.61822
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0440 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0440 over Boggy 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 E0440 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0440 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E0440 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.