US Bridges

E0080 over Creek

Poor

Harper County, Oklahoma · 2N10W2N1.6W of Buffalo · Structure no. 006290000000000

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0080 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying E0080 over Creek in Harper County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0080
CrossesCreek
Location2N10W2N1.6W of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway E0080
Coordinates36.89973, -99.82749
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0080 over Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0080 over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E0080 over Creek carry?

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

How long is E0080 over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E0080 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.