US Bridges

E0715 over Turkey Creek Oflow

PoorPosted for load

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · .3W .2S .5W of Dover · Structure no. 151870000000000

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

About this bridge

E0715 over Turkey Creek Oflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0715 over Turkey Creek Oflow 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 3 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 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesE0715
CrossesTurkey Creek Oflow
Location.3W .2S .5W of Dover
RouteCounty Highway E0715
Coordinates35.97858, -97.92568
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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$865,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0715 over Turkey Creek Oflow built?

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

What condition is E0715 over Turkey Creek Oflow 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 Oflow carry?

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

How long is E0715 over Turkey Creek Oflow?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E0715 over Turkey Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.