E0970 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Oklahoma · 1 E .2 S 1.2 E of Sparks · Structure no. 058820000000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 355
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0970 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0970 over Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 355 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0970 over Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0970 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does E0970 over Creek carry?
About 355 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is E0970 over Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns E0970 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.