US Bridges

E0960 over Deer Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 1E 3N .5W of Arlington · Structure no. 003190000000000

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0960 over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying E0960 over Deer Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0960
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1E 3N .5W of Arlington
RouteCounty Highway E0960
Coordinates35.62266, -96.67173
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
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 protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0960 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0960 over Deer 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E0960 over Deer Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0960 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns E0960 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.