US Bridges

E0030 over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Kay County, Oklahoma · 4.6E 1.2S of Chilocco · Structure no. 079810000000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0030 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0030 over Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE0030
CrossesCreek
Location4.6E 1.2S of Chilocco
RouteCounty Highway E0030
Coordinates36.97038, -96.98474
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0030 over Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0030 over Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does E0030 over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0030 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E0030 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.