US Bridges

E0940 (ne 178 St) over Wild Horse Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .7S .9E of Luther · Structure no. 255910000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0940 (ne 178 St) over Wild Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0940 (ne 178 St) over Wild Horse Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0940 (ne 178 St)
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location.7S .9E of Luther
RouteCity Street E0940
Coordinates35.65215, -97.17711
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 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

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$514,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0940 (ne 178 St) over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0940 (ne 178 St) over Wild Horse 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 E0940 (ne 178 St) over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0940 (ne 178 St) over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E0940 (ne 178 St) over Wild Horse Creek?

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