E0480 over Black Bear Creek
FairNoble County, Oklahoma · .1N .5W of Lela · Structure no. 319370000000000
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0480 over Black Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0480 over Black Bear Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0480 over Black Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0480 over Black 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does E0480 over Black Bear Creek carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E0480 over Black Bear Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns E0480 over Black Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.