US Bridges

E0260 over Nelagoney Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · .44E .77N of Nelagoney · Structure no. 331030000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0260 over Nelagoney Creek is a steel culvert carrying E0260 over Nelagoney Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesE0260
CrossesNelagoney Creek
Location.44E .77N of Nelagoney
RouteCounty Highway E0260
Coordinates36.63805, -96.23467
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0260 over Nelagoney Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0260 over Nelagoney 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E0260 over Nelagoney Creek carry?

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

How long is E0260 over Nelagoney Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m).

Who owns E0260 over Nelagoney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.