US Bridges

140th St. (E0730) over Sand Creek

Poor

Payne County, Oklahoma · 140th ST & Union RD .9E · Structure no. 209970000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140th St. (E0730) over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 140th St. (E0730) over Sand Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries140th St. (E0730)
CrossesSand Creek
Location140th ST & Union RD .9E
RouteCounty Highway 6024C
Coordinates35.95661, -96.94687
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$383,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 140th St. (E0730) over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140th St. (E0730) over Sand 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 140th St. (E0730) over Sand Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 140th St. (E0730) over Sand Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 140th St. (E0730) over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.