US Bridges

Sara Rd. over Creek

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 0.6 MI S of 23 St. · Structure no. 224780000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
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 1990, so it is 35 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSara Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location0.6 MI S of 23 St.
RouteCity Street 9141
CountyCanadian County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.4843, -97.70687
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sara Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sara Rd. over Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sara Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sara Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.