US Bridges

IRR E0040 over Tar Creek

Poor

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 2S & .75W of Pitcher · Structure no. 298970000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0040 over Tar Creek is a steel culvert carrying IRR E0040 over Tar Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR E0040
CrossesTar Creek
Location2S & .75W of Pitcher
RouteCounty Highway E0040
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.95806, -94.845
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0040 over Tar Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E0040 over Tar 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 E0040 over Tar Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR E0040 over Tar Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IRR E0040 over Tar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.