US Bridges

E0280 over Sand Creek

Fair

Grant County, Oklahoma · 1.7E 4S 1.4E of Nash · Structure no. 223510000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0280 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E0280 over Sand Creek in Grant County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0280
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.7E 4S 1.4E of Nash
RouteCounty Highway E0280
Coordinates36.60806, -97.99496
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic48 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$599,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0280 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0280 over Sand 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E0280 over Sand Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0280 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0280 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.