US Bridges

72nd Ave NE over Rock Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · .1S of Tecumseh RD · Structure no. 061060000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
651
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

72nd Ave NE over Rock Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 72nd Ave NE over Rock 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 5 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 651 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 911 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries72nd Ave NE
CrossesRock Creek
Location.1S of Tecumseh RD
RouteCity Street N3180
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.26117, -97.33564
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2022)
Projected traffic911 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 72nd Ave NE over Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is 72nd Ave NE over Rock 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 72nd Ave NE over Rock Creek carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 72nd Ave NE over Rock Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 72nd Ave NE over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.