US Bridges

IRR E0060 over Elm Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · E0060N4530001 · Structure no. 072340000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0060 over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying IRR E0060 over Elm Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIRR E0060
CrossesElm Creek
LocationE0060N4530001
RouteCounty Highway E0060
Coordinates36.92893, -94.91179
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0060 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E0060 over Elm 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IRR E0060 over Elm Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR E0060 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E0060 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.