US Bridges

Main St. over Creek

FairPosted for load

Payne County, Oklahoma · Main Street · Structure no. 290530000000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St. over Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Main St. over Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMain St.
CrossesCreek
LocationMain Street
RouteCity Street N3536
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.113, -96.69932
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 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$652,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main St. over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Main St. over Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Main St. over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Main St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.