US Bridges

E0500 over Creek

Poor

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 1MI E. of Pryor High Sch · Structure no. 238750000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0500 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0500 over Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesE0500
CrossesCreek
Location1MI E. of Pryor High Sch
RouteCounty Highway E0500
CountyMayes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.29283, -95.28894
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0500 over Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0500 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 E0500 over Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0500 over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns E0500 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.