US Bridges

E0510 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Major County, Oklahoma · 1.5N6W1S.4W of Fairview · Structure no. 246790000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0510 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0510 over Cottonwood Creek in Major County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE0510
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.5N6W1S.4W of Fairview
RouteCounty Highway E0510
CountyMajor County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.27543, -98.59652
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 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$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0510 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0510 over Cottonwood 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E0510 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0510 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E0510 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.