US Bridges

E0280 over Pretty Hair Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 5.7E ARK.RIV.;5S HWY 60 · Structure no. 251460000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0280 over Pretty Hair Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0280 over Pretty Hair Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesE0280
CrossesPretty Hair Creek
Location5.7E ARK.RIV.;5S HWY 60
RouteCounty Highway 280
Coordinates36.60799, -96.94681
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic608 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$451,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0280 over Pretty Hair Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0280 over Pretty Hair 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E0280 over Pretty Hair Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0280 over Pretty Hair Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E0280 over Pretty Hair Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.