US Bridges

E0270 over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Oklahoma · 1.7E 3S 2.3E of Nash · Structure no. 251920000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0270 over Sand Creek is a steel other carrying E0270 over Sand 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0270
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.7E 3S 2.3E of Nash
RouteCounty Highway E0270
Coordinates36.62285, -97.9785
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 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$331,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0270 over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is E0270 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 E0270 over Sand Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0270 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns E0270 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.