US Bridges

Cavanaugh over Creek

Good

Canadian County, Oklahoma · N2890E1020009 · Structure no. 247690000000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cavanaugh over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cavanaugh over Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCavanaugh
CrossesCreek
LocationN2890E1020009
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.5259, -97.94569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cavanaugh over Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cavanaugh over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cavanaugh over Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cavanaugh over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Cavanaugh over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.