US Bridges

Franklin RD over North Fork Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.7 E N Porter Ave · Structure no. 206090000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,788
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin RD over North Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying Franklin RD over North Fork Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,788 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,303 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin RD
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
Location0.7 E N Porter Ave
RouteCity Street 1418C
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.27625, -97.43009
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,788 (2022)
Projected traffic5,303 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 Franklin RD over North Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin RD over North Fork 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 Franklin RD over North Fork Creek carry?

About 3,788 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Franklin RD over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin RD over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.