US Bridges

E0650 over Bridge Creek

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, Oklahoma · 3S 3.5E SH51/SH74 · Structure no. 123280000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0650 over Bridge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0650 over Bridge Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0650
CrossesBridge Creek
Location3S 3.5E SH51/SH74
RouteCounty Highway E0650
Coordinates36.07259, -97.52641
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$419,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0650 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0650 over Bridge 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E0650 over Bridge Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0650 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E0650 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.