US Bridges

IRR E0440 over Black Bear Creek

Good

Pawnee County, Oklahoma · .2S 2E of Skedee · Structure no. 302730000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0440 over Black Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR E0440 over Black Bear Creek in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIRR E0440
CrossesBlack Bear Creek
Location.2S 2E of Skedee
RouteCounty Highway E0440
Coordinates36.37694, -96.67028
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2022)
Projected traffic522 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0440 over Black Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E0440 over Black Bear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IRR E0440 over Black Bear Creek carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR E0440 over Black Bear Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E0440 over Black Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.