Mt.Vernon RD.(N347 over Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadPayne County, Oklahoma · Mt.Vernon Rd\vfw RD.3S · Structure no. 010150000000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt.Vernon RD.(N347 over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt.Vernon RD.(N347 over Salt Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mt.Vernon RD.(N347 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Mt.Vernon RD.(N347 over Salt 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Mt.Vernon RD.(N347 over Salt Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mt.Vernon RD.(N347 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Mt.Vernon RD.(N347 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.