US Bridges

E0250 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Kay County, Oklahoma · 3S 2.4W of US60/I-35 · Structure no. 014660000000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0250 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0250 over Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE0250
CrossesCreek
Location3S 2.4W of US60/I-35
RouteCounty Highway E0250
CountyKay County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.65161, -97.38561
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic115 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0250 over Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0250 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E0250 over Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0250 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E0250 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.