US Bridges

E0510 over Otter Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 1.6E 1N .5E of Douglas · Structure no. 033780000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0510 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0510 over Otter Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 94 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0510
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.6E 1N .5E of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway E0510
Coordinates36.2746, -97.63082
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 E0510 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is E0510 over Otter 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E0510 over Otter Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0510 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E0510 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.