US Bridges

E0900(NE 234 St) over Opossum Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .5N 1.2W of Hibsaw · Structure no. 208020000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0900(NE 234 St) over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0900(NE 234 St) over Opossum Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE0900(NE 234 St)
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location.5N 1.2W of Hibsaw
RouteCity Street E0900
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.7101, -97.16402
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$515,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0900(NE 234 St) over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0900(NE 234 St) over Opossum 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 E0900(NE 234 St) over Opossum Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0900(NE 234 St) over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E0900(NE 234 St) over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.