US Bridges

E0250 over Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Grant County, Oklahoma · .3N2.1E1N1.6 of Salt Fork · Structure no. 122810000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0250 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0250 over Creek in Grant 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0250
CrossesCreek
Location.3N2.1E1N1.6 of Salt Fork
RouteCounty Highway E0250
Coordinates36.65167, -97.52333
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0250 over Creek built?

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

What condition is E0250 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E0250 over Creek carry?

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

How long is E0250 over Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E0250 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.