US Bridges

W Robinson ST over Merkle Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.5 E I-35 · Structure no. 098650000000000

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,549
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Robinson ST over Merkle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Robinson ST over Merkle Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 83 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 27,549 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,568 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW Robinson ST
CrossesMerkle Creek
Location0.5 E I-35
RouteCity Street 9140
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.23286, -97.46896
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,549 (2022)
Projected traffic38,568 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 W Robinson ST over Merkle Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is W Robinson ST 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 W Robinson ST over Merkle Creek carry?

About 27,549 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Robinson ST over Merkle Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns W Robinson ST over Merkle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.