US Bridges

IRR E0970 over Washita River Trib.

Good

Roger Mills County, Oklahoma · 2S 3.6W of Hammon · Structure no. 317230000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0970 over Washita River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying IRR E0970 over Washita River Trib. in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR E0970
CrossesWashita River Trib.
Location2S 3.6W of Hammon
RouteCounty Highway E0970
Coordinates35.60986, -99.44939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0970 over Washita River Trib. built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E0970 over Washita River Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR E0970 over Washita River Trib. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR E0970 over Washita River Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E0970 over Washita River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.