US Bridges

E0490 over Cow Creek

Fair

Noble County, Oklahoma · 3.2E 2N of I-35 & US77 · Structure no. 226320000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0490 over Cow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0490 over Cow Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0490
CrossesCow Creek
Location3.2E 2N of I-35 & US77
RouteCounty Highway E0490
Coordinates36.30424, -97.27035
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$568,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0490 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0490 over Cow 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 Cow Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0490 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0490 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.