E0540 over Bitter Creek
FairGarfield County, Oklahoma · .4W 2S 3.3W of Douglas · Structure no. 020610000000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0540 over Bitter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0540 over Bitter Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 97 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0540 over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is E0540 over Bitter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does E0540 over Bitter Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E0540 over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns E0540 over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.