US Bridges

Franklin RD over Creek

FairPosted for load

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.5 E 60th Ave NW · Structure no. 078960000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
329
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Franklin RD over Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 E 60th Ave NW
RouteCity Street E1200
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.27633, -97.52089
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2022)
Projected traffic460 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin 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 Franklin RD over Creek carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Franklin RD over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin RD over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.