US Bridges

Noble RD(E0530) over Long Branch Creek

Good

Payne County, Oklahoma · Noble Rd&perkins RD .4E · Structure no. 244080000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noble RD(E0530) over Long Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Noble RD(E0530) over Long Branch Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNoble RD(E0530)
CrossesLong Branch Creek
LocationNoble Rd&perkins RD .4E
RouteCounty Highway E0530
Coordinates36.24646, -97.04511
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Noble RD(E0530) over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Noble RD(E0530) over Long Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Noble RD(E0530) over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Noble RD(E0530) over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Noble RD(E0530) over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.