US Bridges

IRR E0098 Central over Tar Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · .25W of Elm · Structure no. 303010000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,122
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0098 Central over Tar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR E0098 Central over Tar Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,122 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,995 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR E0098 Central
CrossesTar Creek
Location.25W of Elm
RouteCity Street E0098
Coordinates36.87472, -94.86278
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,122 (2022)
Projected traffic4,995 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0098 Central over Tar Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E0098 Central over Tar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IRR E0098 Central over Tar Creek carry?

About 3,122 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR E0098 Central over Tar Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E0098 Central over Tar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.