US Bridges

E0060 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Oklahoma · 2.5W 3N .2W of Wakita · Structure no. 102330000000000

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0060 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0060 over Creek in Grant County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0060
CrossesCreek
Location2.5W 3N .2W of Wakita
RouteCounty Highway E0060
Coordinates36.92687, -97.96862
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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$294,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0060 over Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is E0060 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E0060 over Creek carry?

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

How long is E0060 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns E0060 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.