E0480 over Elm Creek
PoorNoble County, Oklahoma · 3N 5.4E of I-35 & US77 · Structure no. 131380000000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0480 over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0480 over Elm Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0480 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0480 over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does E0480 over Elm Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E0480 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns E0480 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.