US Bridges

E0540 over Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 5S .4E of Covington · Structure no. 267460000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0540 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0540 over Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE0540
CrossesCreek
Location5S .4E of Covington
RouteCounty Highway E0540
CountyGarfield County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.23186, -97.57728
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0540 over Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0540 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E0540 over Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0540 over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E0540 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.