US Bridges

E0740 over Coweta Creek

FairPosted for load

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 0.25W SH 72; 0.5S Coweta · Structure no. 216090000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0740 over Coweta Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E0740 over Coweta Creek in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE0740
CrossesCoweta Creek
Location0.25W SH 72; 0.5S Coweta
RouteCounty Highway E0740
CountyWagoner County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.94461, -95.65607
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0740 over Coweta Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0740 over Coweta 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 2024.

How much traffic does E0740 over Coweta Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0740 over Coweta Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0740 over Coweta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.