US Bridges

Rockford Rd. over Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 0.2 N JCT SH-199 · Structure no. 204070000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,696
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockford Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rockford Rd. over Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,696 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,914 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRockford Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 N JCT SH-199
RouteCity Street 4861
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.17537, -97.16057
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,696 (2022)
Projected traffic5,914 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockford Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockford 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rockford Rd. over Creek carry?

About 3,696 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rockford Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rockford Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.