US Bridges

E0890 over Bellcalf Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · .4 N 1 W of I-44 & SH 18 · Structure no. 097570000000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0890 over Bellcalf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0890 over Bellcalf Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE0890
CrossesBellcalf Creek
Location.4 N 1 W of I-44 & SH 18
RouteCounty Highway E0890
Coordinates35.72462, -96.90265
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0890 over Bellcalf Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0890 over Bellcalf 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E0890 over Bellcalf Creek carry?

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

How long is E0890 over Bellcalf Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns E0890 over Bellcalf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.