E0470 over Black Bear Creek
FairPawnee County, Oklahoma · 4E 1N 1.2E of Lela · Structure no. 256890000000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0470 over Black Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0470 over Black Bear Creek in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0470 over Black Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is E0470 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does E0470 over Black Bear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E0470 over Black Bear Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns E0470 over Black Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.