Bretheren over Elm Creek
PoorPayne County, Oklahoma · BRETHEREN\9th ST .5S · Structure no. 020550000000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bretheren over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bretheren over Elm Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Bretheren over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bretheren over Elm 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 Bretheren over Elm Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bretheren over Elm Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Bretheren over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.