US Bridges

E0420 (chestnut ST over Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Oklahoma · .3E of Oakwood · Structure no. 237370000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0420 (chestnut ST over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0420 (chestnut ST over Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE0420 (chestnut ST
CrossesCreek
Location.3E of Oakwood
RouteCity Street E0420
Coordinates36.40524, -97.92039
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,680 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0420 (chestnut ST over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0420 (chestnut ST over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E0420 (chestnut ST over Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0420 (chestnut ST over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E0420 (chestnut ST over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.