US Bridges

E0050 over Willow Creek Trib.

Good

Harper County, Oklahoma · 6N 1.4E of US64/SELMAN RD · Structure no. 256400000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0050 over Willow Creek Trib. is a concrete tee beam carrying E0050 over Willow Creek Trib. in Harper County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0050
CrossesWillow Creek Trib.
Location6N 1.4E of US64/SELMAN RD
RouteCounty Highway E0050
Coordinates36.94377, -99.4708
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$657,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0050 over Willow Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0050 over Willow Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does E0050 over Willow Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is E0050 over Willow Creek Trib.?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0050 over Willow Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.