US Bridges

E2020 over N. Mud Creek

Poor

Jefferson County, Oklahoma · 1.3W of SH89 · Structure no. 067900000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E2020 over N. Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E2020 over N. Mud Creek in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesE2020
CrossesN. Mud Creek
Location1.3W of SH89
RouteCounty Highway E2020
CountyJefferson County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.08574, -97.60241
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E2020 over N. Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is E2020 over N. Mud 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 2023.

How much traffic does E2020 over N. Mud Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E2020 over N. Mud Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E2020 over N. Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.