US Bridges

E0760 over Kingfisher Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · 3.7N 3.2E of Kingfisher · Structure no. 021630000000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
267 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0760 over Kingfisher Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying E0760 over Kingfisher Creek in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 97 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2042. The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE0760
CrossesKingfisher Creek
Location3.7N 3.2E of Kingfisher
RouteCounty Highway E0760
Coordinates35.9139, -97.87922
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length267 ft (81.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic528 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$835,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0760 over Kingfisher Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is E0760 over Kingfisher Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does E0760 over Kingfisher Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0760 over Kingfisher Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns E0760 over Kingfisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.