US Bridges

E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Deer Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .8E of SH74/WATERLOO RD · Structure no. 202390000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Deer Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0890(WATERLOO Rd)
CrossesDeer Creek
Location.8E of SH74/WATERLOO RD
RouteCounty Highway E0890
Coordinates35.72578, -97.5717
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$495,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Deer 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 2023.

How much traffic does E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Deer Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Deer Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.