US Bridges

E0460 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pawnee County, Oklahoma · 4.S .8E of SH15/H18 · Structure no. 068130000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
886
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0460 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying E0460 over Creek in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,418 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE0460
CrossesCreek
Location4.S .8E of SH15/H18
RouteCounty Highway E0460
Coordinates36.34773, -96.78392
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2022)
Projected traffic1,418 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0460 over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0460 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E0460 over Creek carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0460 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E0460 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.