US Bridges

72nd Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.5 N SH9 · Structure no. 199130000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,097
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

72nd Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 72nd Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,535 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries72nd Ave SE
CrossesDave Blue Creek
Location0.5 N SH9
RouteCity Street 1418
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.19503, -97.33556
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,097 (2022)
Projected traffic1,535 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 72nd Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 72nd Ave SE over Dave Blue 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 72nd Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek carry?

About 1,097 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 72nd Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 72nd Ave SE over Dave Blue Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.