E0560 over Bitter Creek
PoorPosted for loadGarfield County, Oklahoma · .5N 9E of Bison · Structure no. 130170000000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0560 over Bitter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0560 over Bitter Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 E0560 over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0560 over Bitter 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does E0560 over Bitter Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is E0560 over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns E0560 over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.