US Bridges

E0240 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Oklahoma · 7.6EOF ARK..R.;1.2S HWY60 · Structure no. 079940000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0240 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0240 over Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE0240
CrossesCreek
Location7.6EOF ARK..R.;1.2S HWY60
RouteCounty Highway E0240
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.66623, -96.93053
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0240 over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0240 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E0240 over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0240 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E0240 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.