US Bridges

E0140 over Creek

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · 2E of Kildare · Structure no. 109930000000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0140 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0140 over Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0140
CrossesCreek
Location2E of Kildare
RouteCounty Highway E0140
Coordinates36.81078, -97.01376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic600 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0140 over Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0140 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E0140 over Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0140 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E0140 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.