US Bridges

56th ST (E0660) over Creek

Poor

Payne County, Oklahoma · 56th ST & Cottonwd .1E · Structure no. 003350000000000

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

56th ST (E0660) over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 56th ST (E0660) over Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 112 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries56th ST (E0660)
CrossesCreek
Location56th ST & Cottonwd .1E
RouteCounty Highway E0660
Coordinates36.05787, -97.15736
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 56th ST (E0660) over Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is 56th ST (E0660) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 56th ST (E0660) over Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 56th ST (E0660) over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 56th ST (E0660) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.