US Bridges

IRR E0022 over Lytle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · On 7th ST in Pitcher · Structure no. 209720000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0022 over Lytle Creek is a concrete slab carrying IRR E0022 over Lytle Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR E0022
CrossesLytle Creek
LocationOn 7th ST in Pitcher
RouteCounty Highway E0022
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.97663, -94.82588
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0022 over Lytle Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E0022 over Lytle 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 E0022 over Lytle Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR E0022 over Lytle Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E0022 over Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.