US Bridges

IRR E0760 over Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 3.N 3.4E of US177 & SH105 · Structure no. 029330000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0760 over Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying IRR E0760 over Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 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 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR E0760
CrossesCreek
Location3.N 3.4E of US177 & SH105
RouteCounty Highway E0760
Coordinates35.913, -96.95652
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$346,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0760 over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is IRR E0760 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IRR E0760 over Creek carry?

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

How long is IRR E0760 over Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E0760 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.