US Bridges

E0467 over Black Bear Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pawnee County, Oklahoma · 3 Bks E OFSH64 Onharrison · Structure no. 065710000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0467 over Black Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying E0467 over Black Bear Creek in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE0467
CrossesBlack Bear Creek
Location3 Bks E OFSH64 Onharrison
RouteCounty Highway E0467
Coordinates36.33798, -96.79654
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$799,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0467 over Black Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0467 over Black Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does E0467 over Black Bear Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0467 over Black Bear Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E0467 over Black Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.