US Bridges

48th Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.8 S SH9 · Structure no. 056450000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
955
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

48th Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek is a steel culvert carrying 48th Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 955 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,337 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries48th Ave SE
CrossesDave Blue Creek
Location0.8 S SH9
RouteCity Street 1460C
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.17783, -97.37053
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2022)
Projected traffic1,337 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 48th Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 48th Ave SE over Dave Blue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 48th Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 48th Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 48th Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.