US Bridges

E0870 over Arkansas River Trib.

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1N 1.8W of JCT SH16/SH162 · Structure no. 281660000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0870 over Arkansas River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying E0870 over Arkansas River Trib. in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE0870
CrossesArkansas River Trib.
Location1N 1.8W of JCT SH16/SH162
RouteCounty Highway E0870
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.75487, -95.58411
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$300,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E0870 over Arkansas River Trib. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0870 over Arkansas River Trib. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E0870 over Arkansas River Trib. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0870 over Arkansas River Trib.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns E0870 over Arkansas River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.