US Bridges

0462C over N. Fork Clear Creek

Good

Beaver County, Oklahoma · 6. W 1.9 N of Elmwood · Structure no. 247170000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

0462C over N. Fork Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 0462C over N. Fork Clear Creek in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries0462C
CrossesN. Fork Clear Creek
Location6. W 1.9 N of Elmwood
RouteCounty Highway 462C
CountyBeaver County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.64361, -100.63082
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$646,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0462C over N. Fork Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0462C over N. Fork Clear 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 0462C over N. Fork Clear Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 0462C over N. Fork Clear Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 0462C over N. Fork Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.