US Bridges

E0170 over Pond Creek

PoorPosted for load

Grant County, Oklahoma · 4.8W 3S .4W of SH11/US81 · Structure no. 250270000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0170 over Pond Creek is a steel other carrying E0170 over Pond Creek in Grant County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0170
CrossesPond Creek
Location4.8W 3S .4W of SH11/US81
RouteCounty Highway E0170
Coordinates36.76718, -97.82936
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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$477,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0170 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0170 over Pond 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 2024.

How much traffic does E0170 over Pond Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0170 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E0170 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.