Mcelroy Rd. over Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadPayne County, Oklahoma · Mcelroy\tmoons .3 E · Structure no. 031840000000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcelroy Rd. over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcelroy Rd. over Salt Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcelroy Rd. over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcelroy Rd. 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 Mcelroy Rd. over Salt Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mcelroy Rd. over Salt Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Mcelroy Rd. over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.