US Bridges

S.H. 47 over East Broken Leg Creek

Good

Roger Mills County, Oklahoma · 9.8 MI E JCT S.H. 30 · Structure no. 130870000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 47 over East Broken Leg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 47 over East Broken Leg Creek in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 47
CrossesEast Broken Leg Creek
Location9.8 MI E JCT S.H. 30
RouteState Highway 47
CountyRoger Mills County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.61007, -99.7379
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2022)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 47 over East Broken Leg Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 47 over East Broken Leg 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 47 over East Broken Leg Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 47 over East Broken Leg Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 47 over East Broken Leg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.