US Bridges

IRR E0260 over Bois Darc Creek

Good

Kay County, Oklahoma · 3.5S 1E of US60 & SH156 · Structure no. 252220000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0260 over Bois Darc Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR E0260 over Bois Darc Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR E0260
CrossesBois Darc Creek
Location3.5S 1E of US60 & SH156
RouteCounty Highway E0260
Coordinates36.63747, -97.122
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic96 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$672,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0260 over Bois Darc Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E0260 over Bois Darc 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR E0260 over Bois Darc Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR E0260 over Bois Darc Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E0260 over Bois Darc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.