US Bridges

Mt. Vernon Rd. over Council Creek Trib.

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · Mt.Vernon RD\19th ST.4S · Structure no. 280210000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Vernon Rd. over Council Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt. Vernon Rd. over Council Creek Trib. in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Vernon Rd.
CrossesCouncil Creek Trib.
LocationMt.Vernon RD\19th ST.4S
RouteCounty Highway N3470
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.09613, -96.8196
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Vernon Rd. over Council Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Vernon Rd. over Council Creek Trib. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Vernon Rd. over Council Creek Trib. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Vernon Rd. over Council Creek Trib.?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Vernon Rd. over Council Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.