US Bridges

E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Chisholm Creek

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .2E of Western/Waterloo · Structure no. 208300000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Chisholm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Chisholm 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0890(WATERLOO Rd)
CrossesChisholm Creek
Location.2E of Western/Waterloo
RouteCounty Highway E0890
Coordinates35.72559, -97.52778
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2022)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Chisholm 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 July 2023.

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

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.