US Bridges

Trafalgar Dr. over Lightning Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI S of SW 95 · Structure no. 186670000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trafalgar Dr. over Lightning Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Trafalgar Dr. over Lightning Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTrafalgar Dr.
CrossesLightning Creek
Location0.1 MI S of SW 95
RouteCity Street D3074
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.37141, -97.52333
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Trafalgar Dr. over Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trafalgar Dr. over Lightning 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Trafalgar Dr. over Lightning Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Trafalgar Dr. over Lightning Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Trafalgar Dr. over Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.