US Bridges

E0418 (cedar Ave.) over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Garfield County, Oklahoma · .6 MI E of Van Buren · Structure no. 237430000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0418 (cedar Ave.) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0418 (cedar Ave.) 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE0418 (cedar Ave.)
CrossesCreek
Location.6 MI E of Van Buren
RouteCity Street E0418
CountyGarfield County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.40836, -97.87759
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 E0418 (cedar Ave.) over Creek built?

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

What condition is E0418 (cedar Ave.) over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does E0418 (cedar Ave.) over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0418 (cedar Ave.) over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E0418 (cedar Ave.) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.