US Bridges

E0230 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Kay County, Oklahoma · .5S 1E of US60/SH156 · Structure no. 126320000000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
177 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0230 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying E0230 over Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE0230
CrossesCreek
Location.5S 1E of US60/SH156
RouteCounty Highway E0230
Coordinates36.68081, -97.12076
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$669,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0230 over Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0230 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E0230 over Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0230 over Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E0230 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.