US Bridges

Deep Rock Rd. over Creek

Poor

Payne County, Oklahoma · Deep Rck \LINWOOD.5E · Structure no. 028160000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deep Rock Rd. over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deep Rock Rd. over Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDeep Rock Rd.
CrossesCreek
LocationDeep Rck \LINWOOD.5E
RouteCounty Highway E0690
Coordinates36.01466, -96.74107
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$294,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deep Rock Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deep Rock Rd. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Deep Rock Rd. over Creek carry?

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

How long is Deep Rock Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Rock Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.