S.H. 31B over Elm Creek
FairCoal County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI W Olney · Structure no. 072020000000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 31B over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 31B over Elm Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 31B over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 31B over Elm 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 31B over Elm Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 31B over Elm Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 31B over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.