US Bridges

E0020 over Creek

Fair

Grant County, Oklahoma · 1W 4N 1.3E of Renfrow · Structure no. 248690000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0020 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0020 over Creek in Grant County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE0020
CrossesCreek
Location1W 4N 1.3E of Renfrow
RouteCounty Highway E0020
CountyGrant County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.98522, -97.65466
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic72 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$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0020 over Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0020 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E0020 over Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0020 over Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E0020 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.