US Bridges

W Main ST over Merkle Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.3 E 24th Ave SW · Structure no. 189110000000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,824
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Main ST over Merkle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Main ST over Merkle Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 50 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 29,824 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,753 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW Main ST
CrossesMerkle Creek
Location0.3 E 24th Ave SW
RouteCity Street 9120
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.2183, -97.47367
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,824 (2022)
Projected traffic41,753 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 SystemYes

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 Main ST over Merkle Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

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

About 29,824 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Main ST over Merkle Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns W Main ST over Merkle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.