US Bridges

E0420 over Eagle Chief Creek

Fair

Major County, Oklahoma · .3S .3W of Cleo Springs · Structure no. 220290000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0420 over Eagle Chief Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0420 over Eagle Chief Creek in Major County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesE0420
CrossesEagle Chief Creek
Location.3S .3W of Cleo Springs
RouteCounty Highway E0420
Coordinates36.40533, -98.44713
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$651,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0420 over Eagle Chief Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0420 over Eagle Chief 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E0420 over Eagle Chief Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0420 over Eagle Chief Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E0420 over Eagle Chief Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.