US Bridges

E0160 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Grant County, Oklahoma · 2S 2.9E of SH11/SH81 · Structure no. 233780000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0160 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0160 over Cottonwood Creek in Grant County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0160
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2S 2.9E of SH11/SH81
RouteCounty Highway E0160
Coordinates36.78161, -97.67928
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 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$492,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0160 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0160 over Cottonwood 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E0160 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0160 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0160 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.