US Bridges

E0450 over Elm Creek

Fair

Major County, Oklahoma · 3E 2S of Meno · Structure no. 235440000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0450 over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0450 over Elm Creek in Major County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0450
CrossesElm Creek
Location3E 2S of Meno
RouteCounty Highway E0450
Coordinates36.36184, -98.12604
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0450 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0450 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E0450 over Elm Creek carry?

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

How long is E0450 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E0450 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.