US Bridges

S.H. 10 over Little Elm Creek Trib.

Good

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 2.8E U.S. 69 · Structure no. 291480000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 10 over Little Elm Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 10 over Little Elm Creek Trib. in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,680 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesS.H. 10
CrossesLittle Elm Creek Trib.
Location2.8E U.S. 69
RouteState Highway 10000
Coordinates36.87111, -94.82778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic11,680 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 10 over Little Elm Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 10 over Little Elm Creek Trib. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 10 over Little Elm Creek Trib. carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 10 over Little Elm Creek Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 10 over Little Elm Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.