US Bridges

IRR E0160 over Thompson Creek

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · .7W 2S 1.3W of I-35/SH11 · Structure no. 315680000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0160 over Thompson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR E0160 over Thompson Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR E0160
CrossesThompson Creek
Location.7W 2S 1.3W of I-35/SH11
RouteCounty Highway E0160
Coordinates36.78222, -97.37861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0160 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E0160 over Thompson 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 2023.

How much traffic does IRR E0160 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR E0160 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E0160 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.