US Bridges

E0560 over Crows Nest Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 7S .5E of Covington · Structure no. 003610000000000

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0560 over Crows Nest Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0560 over Crows Nest Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 111 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0560
CrossesCrows Nest Creek
Location7S .5E of Covington
RouteCounty Highway E0560
Coordinates36.20283, -97.57681
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 E0560 over Crows Nest Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is E0560 over Crows Nest Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does E0560 over Crows Nest Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0560 over Crows Nest Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E0560 over Crows Nest Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.