US Bridges

E0830 over Bellcow Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · .7 S 1.5 E of Dudley · Structure no. 262420000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0830 over Bellcow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0830 over Bellcow Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 5 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE0830
CrossesBellcow Creek
Location.7 S 1.5 E of Dudley
RouteCounty Highway E0830
CountyLincoln County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.81138, -97.04133
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2022)
Projected traffic808 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$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0830 over Bellcow Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0830 over Bellcow 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 E0830 over Bellcow Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0830 over Bellcow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E0830 over Bellcow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.