US Bridges

E0381 over Pryor Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 2.2 MI E of I-44 · Structure no. 236110000000000

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0381 over Pryor Creek is a concrete slab carrying E0381 over Pryor Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesE0381
CrossesPryor Creek
Location2.2 MI E of I-44
RouteCounty Highway E0381
Coordinates36.46362, -95.38589
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0381 over Pryor Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0381 over Pryor 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 E0381 over Pryor Creek carry?

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

How long is E0381 over Pryor Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns E0381 over Pryor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.