US Bridges

E0715 over Turkey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · .3W .2S .3W of Dover · Structure no. 151060000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0715 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0715 over Turkey Creek in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE0715
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.3W .2S .3W of Dover
RouteCounty Highway E0715
Coordinates35.97856, -97.92328
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$653,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0715 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0715 over Turkey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E0715 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0715 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E0715 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.