US Bridges

Harrah Rd. over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Oklahoma · 3.1S 5E .6N of Meridian · Structure no. 031810000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrah Rd. over Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Harrah Rd. over Bear Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrah Rd.
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.1S 5E .6N of Meridian
RouteCounty Highway N3280
CountyLogan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.80481, -97.15891
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$594,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrah Rd. over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrah Rd. over Bear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Harrah Rd. over Bear Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harrah Rd. over Bear Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Harrah Rd. over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.