E0550 over Skeleton Creek
FairPosted for loadGarfield County, Oklahoma · 1.5N 7.4E of Bison · Structure no. 205280000000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0550 over Skeleton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0550 over Skeleton Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Skeleton Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0550 over Skeleton 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 E0550 over Skeleton Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E0550 over Skeleton Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns E0550 over Skeleton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.