US Bridges

E0590 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · 1.7W 3.N of US81 & SH51 · Structure no. 154520000000000

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0590 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying E0590 over Buffalo Creek in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE0590
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.7W 3.N of US81 & SH51
RouteCounty Highway E0590
CountyKingfisher County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.15953, -97.93072
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$303,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0590 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0590 over Buffalo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E0590 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0590 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E0590 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.