US Bridges

68th ST (E0670) over Creek

FairPosted for load

Payne County, Oklahoma · 68th St& Redland RD .1E · Structure no. 058550000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

68th ST (E0670) over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 68th ST (E0670) over Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries68th ST (E0670)
CrossesCreek
Location68th St& Redland RD .1E
RouteCounty Highway E0670
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.04318, -97.17314
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 68th ST (E0670) over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 68th ST (E0670) 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 68th ST (E0670) over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 68th ST (E0670) over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 68th ST (E0670) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.