US Bridges

Main St. over Stillwater Creek

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · .4W .9S of US177/SH51 · Structure no. 111250000000000

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St. over Stillwater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main St. over Stillwater Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 76 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,920 by 2042. The structure is 361 ft (110.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMain St.
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location.4W .9S of US177/SH51
RouteCity Street N3336
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.10128, -97.05843
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length361 ft (110.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic9,920 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$985,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St. over Stillwater Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Main St. over Stillwater 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 Main St. over Stillwater Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Main St. over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 361 ft (110.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Main St. over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.