US Bridges

24th Ave SW over Merkle Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.4 S W Main ST · Structure no. 083350000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,805
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th Ave SW over Merkle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 24th Ave SW over Merkle Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 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 19,805 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,766 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries24th Ave SW
CrossesMerkle Creek
Location0.4 S W Main ST
RouteCity Street 9421
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.2136, -97.47674
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,805 (2022)
Projected traffic23,766 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 24th Ave SW over Merkle Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is 24th Ave SW over Merkle 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 24th Ave SW over Merkle Creek carry?

About 19,805 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 24th Ave SW over Merkle Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns 24th Ave SW over Merkle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.