US Bridges

Western Ave. over Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI S of SW 104th · Structure no. 176310000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Ave. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Western Ave. over Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,920 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWestern Ave.
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 MI S of SW 104th
RouteCity Street N3070
Coordinates35.35743, -97.5301
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,200 (2022)
Projected traffic33,920 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Ave. over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Ave. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Western Ave. over Creek carry?

About 21,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Western Ave. over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Western Ave. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.