US Bridges

E0180 over Little Eagle Chief Creek

FairPosted for load

Woods County, Oklahoma · 3.5 S 1.3 W of Alva · Structure no. 225330000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0180 over Little Eagle Chief Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0180 over Little Eagle Chief Creek in Woods County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE0180
CrossesLittle Eagle Chief Creek
Location3.5 S 1.3 W of Alva
RouteCounty Highway E0180
CountyWoods County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.75408, -98.6894
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic208 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$335,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0180 over Little Eagle Chief Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0180 over Little Eagle Chief 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 2024.

How much traffic does E0180 over Little Eagle Chief Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0180 over Little Eagle Chief Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E0180 over Little Eagle Chief Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.