US Bridges

Eskridge over West Boomer Creek

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · .7W of US 177 · Structure no. 200860000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eskridge over West Boomer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eskridge over West Boomer Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEskridge
CrossesWest Boomer Creek
Location.7W of US 177
RouteCity Street E0608
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.13409, -97.06562
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eskridge over West Boomer Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eskridge over West Boomer 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Eskridge over West Boomer Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eskridge over West Boomer Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Eskridge over West Boomer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.