US Bridges

168th Ave SE over Spring Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.1 N Mcguire RD · Structure no. 199370000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

168th Ave SE over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 168th Ave SE over Spring 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries168th Ave SE
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.1 N Mcguire RD
RouteCounty Highway 1423
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.13241, -97.19497
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$362,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 168th Ave SE over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is 168th Ave SE over Spring 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 168th Ave SE over Spring Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 168th Ave SE over Spring Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 168th Ave SE over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.