US Bridges

E0230 over Sleeping Bear Creek

Fair

Harper County, Oklahoma · .5S 7E 8S 1.2E of Selman · Structure no. 220280000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0230 over Sleeping Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E0230 over Sleeping Bear Creek in Harper County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE0230
CrossesSleeping Bear Creek
Location.5S 7E 8S 1.2E of Selman
RouteCounty Highway E0230
Coordinates36.68162, -99.34662
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic136 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$646,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0230 over Sleeping Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0230 over Sleeping Bear 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E0230 over Sleeping Bear Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0230 over Sleeping Bear Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0230 over Sleeping Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.