US Bridges

E0490 over Creek

Fair

Noble County, Oklahoma · 2.2W 2N of I-35 & US77 · Structure no. 044930000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0490 over Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying E0490 over Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE0490
CrossesCreek
Location2.2W 2N of I-35 & US77
RouteCounty Highway E0490
CountyNoble County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.30413, -97.36691
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic106 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$366,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0490 over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0490 over 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 E0490 over Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0490 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns E0490 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.