US Bridges

Colchester Court over Creek

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · Colchester Ct/Surry Hills · Structure no. 261540000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colchester Court over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Colchester Court over Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesColchester Court
CrossesCreek
LocationColchester Ct/Surry Hills
RouteCity Street E0980
Coordinates35.58989, -97.72184
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Colchester Court over Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colchester Court 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 Colchester Court over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Colchester Court over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Colchester Court over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.