US Bridges

E Stella RD over Creek

FairPosted for load

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.3 W 144th Ave NE · Structure no. 071750000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Stella RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Stella RD over Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,925 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Stella RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.3 W 144th Ave NE
RouteCity Street 1421
Coordinates35.31916, -97.23552
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2022)
Projected traffic1,925 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 E Stella RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Stella 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E Stella RD over Creek carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E Stella RD over Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E Stella RD over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.