US Bridges

Sara Rd. over Creek

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · S Side of NW 50 · Structure no. 140040000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sara Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sara Rd. over Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,920 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSara Rd.
CrossesCreek
LocationS Side of NW 50
RouteCity Street N2970
Coordinates35.52227, -97.70709
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,920 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sara Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sara Rd. 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 Sara Rd. over Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sara Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Sara Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.