E0520 over Bitter Creek
FairGarfield County, Oklahoma · 3.7W of Douglas · Structure no. 187000000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0520 over Bitter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0520 over Bitter Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0520 over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0520 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does E0520 over Bitter Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is E0520 over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns E0520 over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.