US Bridges

IRR E0060 over Branch Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 1.N 2E of Peoria · Structure no. 176890000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0060 over Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying IRR E0060 over Branch Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR E0060
CrossesBranch Creek
Location1.N 2E of Peoria
RouteCounty Highway E0060
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.92951, -94.62553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0060 over Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E0060 over Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IRR E0060 over Branch Creek carry?

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

How long is IRR E0060 over Branch Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E0060 over Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.