US Bridges

E0570 over Otter Creek

Good

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 8S 1.2W of Covington · Structure no. 223710000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0570 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E0570 over Otter Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0570
CrossesOtter Creek
Location8S 1.2W of Covington
RouteCounty Highway E0570
Coordinates36.18858, -97.60617
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2022)
Projected traffic230 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0570 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0570 over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does E0570 over Otter Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0570 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E0570 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.