US Bridges

E0831 (west Elm) over Caney Creek

GoodPosted for load

Adair County, Oklahoma · 0.1 Mi. W. of 4th Street · Structure no. 288190000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0831 (west Elm) over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0831 (west Elm) over Caney Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesE0831 (west Elm)
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. of 4th Street
RouteCity Street E0831
CountyAdair County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.81028, -94.63278
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0831 (west Elm) over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0831 (west Elm) over Caney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E0831 (west Elm) over Caney Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0831 (west Elm) over Caney Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E0831 (west Elm) over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.