US Bridges

E0130 over Chicken Creek

PoorPosted for load

Nowata County, Oklahoma · 5.5E 1.5S of Lenapah · Structure no. 327300000000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0130 over Chicken Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0130 over Chicken Creek in Nowata County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesE0130
CrossesChicken Creek
Location5.5E 1.5S of Lenapah
RouteCounty Highway E0130
CountyNowata County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.8296, -95.5381
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 E0130 over Chicken Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is E0130 over Chicken Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does E0130 over Chicken Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0130 over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E0130 over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.