E0550 over Buffalo Creek
FairGarfield County, Oklahoma · 1.6N 1.5W of Bison · Structure no. 100250000000000
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0550 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0550 over Buffalo Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 6 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 E0550 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0550 over Buffalo 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does E0550 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E0550 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns E0550 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.