US Bridges

E Indian Hills RD over North Fork Creek

Poor

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.4 E N Porter Ave · Structure no. 194180000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Indian Hills RD over North Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Indian Hills RD over North Fork Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Indian Hills RD
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
Location0.4 E N Porter Ave
RouteCity Street E1190
Coordinates35.29076, -97.434
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2022)
Projected traffic358 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Indian Hills RD over North Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Indian Hills RD over North Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does E Indian Hills RD over North Fork Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Indian Hills RD over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E Indian Hills RD over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.