US Bridges

E0800 over Uncle John Creek

Poor

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · .4E of US 81 on Bowman · Structure no. 208250000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0800 over Uncle John Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E0800 over Uncle John Creek in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 197 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE0800
CrossesUncle John Creek
Location.4E of US 81 on Bowman
RouteCounty Highway E0800
Coordinates35.85675, -97.92622
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2022)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$648,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0800 over Uncle John Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0800 over Uncle John 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 E0800 over Uncle John Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0800 over Uncle John Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0800 over Uncle John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.