US Bridges

S.H. 10 over Little Elm Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 2.1E U.S. 69 · Structure no. 291490000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 10 over Little Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.H. 10 over Little Elm Creek 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesS.H. 10
CrossesLittle Elm Creek
Location2.1E U.S. 69
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates36.87111, -94.83972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.