E0540 over Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMayes County, Oklahoma · 5.4SW of SH20 & US 69 · Structure no. 053410000000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0540 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying E0540 over Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0540 over Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0540 over 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 E0540 over Creek carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E0540 over Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns E0540 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.