US Bridges

Lindsey St. over Bishop Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 2.7 Miles E of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 125490000000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,875
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindsey St. over Bishop Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lindsey St. over Bishop Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 16,875 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,480 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesLindsey St.
CrossesBishop Creek
Location2.7 Miles E of JCT I-35
RouteCity Street E1250
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.20403, -97.43131
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,875 (2022)
Projected traffic24,480 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindsey St. over Bishop Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindsey St. over Bishop 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 Lindsey St. over Bishop Creek carry?

About 16,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lindsey St. over Bishop Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Lindsey St. over Bishop Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.