US Bridges

IRR E0165 over Sycamore Creek

Poor

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 1.5N 1.E of Kelleyville · Structure no. 190120000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0165 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR E0165 over Sycamore Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR E0165
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location1.5N 1.E of Kelleyville
RouteCounty Highway E0165
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.7775, -94.68083
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0165 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E0165 over Sycamore 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 2024.

How much traffic does IRR E0165 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR E0165 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns IRR E0165 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.