US Bridges

W Brooks ST over Merkle Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.2 W 24th Ave SW · Structure no. 122820000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,026
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Brooks ST over Merkle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W Brooks ST over Merkle Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,436 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW Brooks ST
CrossesMerkle Creek
Location0.2 W 24th Ave SW
RouteCity Street E1248
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.20749, -97.47972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,026 (2022)
Projected traffic1,436 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Brooks ST over Merkle Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,026 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Brooks ST over Merkle Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns W Brooks ST over Merkle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.