US Bridges

E0250 over Wild Horse Creek

Fair

Grant County, Oklahoma · 1.2S 2.5E of Pond Creek · Structure no. 216980000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0250 over Wild Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0250 over Wild Horse Creek in Grant County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0250
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location1.2S 2.5E of Pond Creek
RouteCounty Highway E0250
Coordinates36.65117, -97.75914
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2022)
Projected traffic147 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$740,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0250 over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0250 over Wild Horse 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E0250 over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0250 over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E0250 over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.