US Bridges

E0400 (5740C) over Dry Creek

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · 10.5 SE of Fairfax · Structure no. 163860000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0400 (5740C) over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0400 (5740C) over Dry Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesE0400 (5740C)
CrossesDry Creek
Location10.5 SE of Fairfax
RouteCounty Highway E0400
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.43494, -96.65337
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 E0400 (5740C) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0400 (5740C) over Dry 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 E0400 (5740C) over Dry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0400 (5740C) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E0400 (5740C) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.