US Bridges

NW 23rd St. over Creek

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · .8 E of Sara RD · Structure no. 025440000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 23rd St. over Creek is a steel culvert carrying NW 23rd St. over Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 95 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 23rd St.
CrossesCreek
Location.8 E of Sara RD
RouteCity Street E1050
CountyCanadian County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.49333, -97.69167
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 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 byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 NW 23rd St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is NW 23rd 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NW 23rd St. over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is NW 23rd St. over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns NW 23rd St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.