US Bridges

E0350 over Skinny Creek

Fair

Noble County, Oklahoma · 2N 2E of Ceres · Structure no. 140530000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0350 over Skinny Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0350 over Skinny Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0350
CrossesSkinny Creek
Location2N 2E of Ceres
RouteCounty Highway E0350
Coordinates36.50695, -97.24715
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic114 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0350 over Skinny Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0350 over Skinny 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E0350 over Skinny Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0350 over Skinny Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E0350 over Skinny Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.