E0230 (5838C) over Creek

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Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 2.7E 4.5S of Fairland · Structure no. 296190000000000

Built: 2009; 16 years old
Condition: Good; inspected September 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 25 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 50; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0230 (5838C) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0230 (5838C) over Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE0230 (5838C)

CrossesCreek

Location2.7E 4.5S of Fairland

RouteCounty Highway E0230

CountyOttawa County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates36.68493, -94.80071

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionSeptember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria

Operating rating85.6 US tons

Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, precast panels

Main spans1

Design loadHS 20

Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)

Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)

Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)

Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed3.7 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength

Estimated improvement cost$263,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0230 (5838C) over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0230 (5838C) over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does E0230 (5838C) over Creek carry?

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

How long is E0230 (5838C) over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0230 (5838C) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.