US Bridges

E0530 over Ranch Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pawnee County, Oklahoma · 1N 2.1W of Hallet · Structure no. 018770000000000

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0530 over Ranch Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying E0530 over Ranch Creek in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0530
CrossesRanch Creek
Location1N 2.1W of Hallet
RouteCounty Highway E0530
Coordinates36.24631, -96.60547
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating6.1 US tons
Inventory rating3.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0530 over Ranch Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0530 over Ranch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E0530 over Ranch Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0530 over Ranch Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns E0530 over Ranch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.