US Bridges

Cimarron Tp over Black Bear Creek

Good

Noble County, Oklahoma · .8 MI N JCT SH 64 · Structure no. 186110000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,000 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cimarron Tp over Black Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cimarron Tp over Black Bear Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2042. The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCimarron Tp
CrossesBlack Bear Creek
Location.8 MI N JCT SH 64
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates36.31006, -96.99164
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cimarron Tp over Black Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cimarron Tp over Black Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Cimarron Tp over Black Bear Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cimarron Tp over Black Bear Creek?

The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Cimarron Tp over Black Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.