US Bridges

E0490 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Garfield County, Oklahoma · .3N 2.4E of Drummond · Structure no. 153380000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0490 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0490 over Turkey Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE0490
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.3N 2.4E of Drummond
RouteCounty Highway E0490
CountyGarfield County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.30387, -97.99449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$636,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0490 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0490 over Turkey 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 2023.

How much traffic does E0490 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0490 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E0490 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.