US Bridges

Mcclain Rd. over Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Oklahoma · .6W of Harvey/Mcclain · Structure no. 001160000000000

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclain Rd. over Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mcclain Rd. over Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 116 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMcclain Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location.6W of Harvey/Mcclain
RouteCity Street E1980
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.14368, -97.10053
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating21.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcclain Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Mcclain Rd. over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mcclain Rd. over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcclain Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclain Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.