US Bridges

E0530 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Oklahoma · 1N 3.1W of Hallet · Structure no. 021860000000000

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0530 over Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying E0530 over Creek in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE0530
CrossesCreek
Location1N 3.1W of Hallet
RouteCounty Highway E0530
CountyPawnee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.24636, -96.62499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating14.4 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0530 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does E0530 over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0530 over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns E0530 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.