US Bridges

E0500 over Skeleton Creek

Good

Garfield County, Oklahoma · .6N; 6.6E of Waukomis · Structure no. 288860000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0500 over Skeleton Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0500 over Skeleton Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0500
CrossesSkeleton Creek
Location.6N; 6.6E of Waukomis
RouteCounty Highway E0500
Coordinates36.28917, -97.78111
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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
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$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0500 over Skeleton Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0500 over Skeleton 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 E0500 over Skeleton Creek carry?

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

How long is E0500 over Skeleton Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E0500 over Skeleton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.