US Bridges

E2040 over Yanubbee Creek

Poor

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 2.0 N 0.2 E Broken Bow · Structure no. 048500000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E2040 over Yanubbee Creek is a concrete slab carrying E2040 over Yanubbee Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE2040
CrossesYanubbee Creek
Location2.0 N 0.2 E Broken Bow
RouteCounty Highway E2040
Coordinates34.05523, -94.73488
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic96 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$294,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E2040 over Yanubbee Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is E2040 over Yanubbee 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 2023.

How much traffic does E2040 over Yanubbee Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E2040 over Yanubbee Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E2040 over Yanubbee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.