US Bridges

E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Bloody Rush Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .4E of SH74 & Waterloo RD · Structure no. 212680000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Bloody Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Bloody Rush Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 56 ft (17 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0890(WATERLOO Rd)
CrossesBloody Rush Creek
Location.4E of SH74 & Waterloo RD
RouteCounty Highway E0890
Coordinates35.72575, -97.57873
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Bloody Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Bloody Rush 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 Bloody Rush Creek carry?

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

How long is E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Bloody Rush Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E0890(WATERLOO Rd) over Bloody Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.