US Bridges

Mcelroy Rd. over West Boomer Creek

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · 1N .7W of SH51/US 177 · Structure no. 089510000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcelroy Rd. over West Boomer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcelroy Rd. over West Boomer Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMcelroy Rd.
CrossesWest Boomer Creek
Location1N .7W of SH51/US 177
RouteCity Street E0610
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.13048, -97.06318
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic17,600 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcelroy Rd. over West Boomer Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcelroy Rd. over West Boomer 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mcelroy Rd. over West Boomer Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mcelroy Rd. over West Boomer Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mcelroy Rd. over West Boomer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.