E0250 over Purgatory Creek
FairPosted for loadNowata County, Oklahoma · 9.5 MI SW of Nowata · Structure no. 099630000000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0250 over Purgatory Creek is a concrete slab carrying E0250 over Purgatory Creek in Nowata County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0250 over Purgatory Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0250 over Purgatory 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does E0250 over Purgatory Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E0250 over Purgatory Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns E0250 over Purgatory Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.