US Bridges

E0170 over Mud Creek

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Oklahoma · 4.8W;1S of Shidler · Structure no. 089790000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0170 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E0170 over Mud 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE0170
CrossesMud Creek
Location4.8W;1S of Shidler
RouteCounty Highway E0170
Coordinates36.76755, -96.74792
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0170 over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is E0170 over Mud 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E0170 over Mud Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0170 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E0170 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.