US Bridges

NE 23rd ST over N Fork of Little River

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 500 W East Hills DR · Structure no. 196530000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 23rd ST over N Fork of Little River is a concrete culvert carrying NE 23rd ST over N Fork of Little River in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNE 23rd ST
CrossesN Fork of Little River
Location500 W East Hills DR
RouteCity Street E1142
Coordinates35.36029, -97.46935
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 NE 23rd ST over N Fork of Little River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 23rd ST over N Fork of Little River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NE 23rd ST over N Fork of Little River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 23rd ST over N Fork of Little River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NE 23rd ST over N Fork of Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.