US Bridges

E0596 over Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · Old North Rd. .1W of 81st · Structure no. 080520000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,199
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0596 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0596 over Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,199 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,918 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE0596
CrossesCreek
LocationOld North Rd. .1W of 81st
RouteCounty Highway E0596
Coordinates36.15669, -96.08544
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,199 (2024)
Projected traffic1,918 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0596 over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0596 over Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E0596 over Creek carry?

About 1,199 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0596 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns E0596 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.