US Bridges

IRR E0010 over Four Mile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 5.5W 1.0NOF Pitcher · Structure no. 031140000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0010 over Four Mile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying IRR E0010 over Four Mile Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR E0010
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location5.5W 1.0NOF Pitcher
RouteCounty Highway E0010
Coordinates36.99918, -94.93171
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.8 US tons
Inventory rating4.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0010 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E0010 over Four Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR E0010 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR E0010 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E0010 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.