US Bridges

E0870 over Salt Creek

Good

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 2.3W;1.0N -SH16/US75A · Structure no. 279940000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0870 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0870 over Salt Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE0870
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.3W;1.0N -SH16/US75A
RouteCounty Highway E0870
Coordinates35.75528, -96.11139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0870 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0870 over Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does E0870 over Salt Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0870 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E0870 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.