US Bridges

S.H. 15 over Long Branch Creek

Good

Noble County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI W of JCT US 177 · Structure no. 264430000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 15 over Long Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 15 over Long Branch Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS.H. 15
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location1.4 MI W of JCT US 177
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates36.46372, -97.09271
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2022)
Projected traffic1,296 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 15 over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 15 over Long Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 15 over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 15 over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 15 over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.