US Bridges

E0270 (5322C) over Panther Creek

Good

Nowata County, Oklahoma · 9SE of Nowata · Structure no. 315890000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0270 (5322C) over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying E0270 (5322C) over Panther Creek in Nowata County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE0270 (5322C)
CrossesPanther Creek
Location9SE of Nowata
RouteCounty Highway E0270
CountyNowata County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.62654, -95.51739
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0270 (5322C) over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0270 (5322C) over Panther Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does E0270 (5322C) over Panther Creek carry?

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

How long is E0270 (5322C) over Panther Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E0270 (5322C) over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.