US Bridges

72nd Ave SE over Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.4 S SH9 · Structure no. 214550000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,971
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

72nd Ave SE over Creek is a steel culvert carrying 72nd Ave SE over Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,971 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,759 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries72nd Ave SE
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 S SH9
RouteCity Street 1458C
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.18228, -97.33557
Functional classUrban 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,971 (2022)
Projected traffic2,759 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 72nd Ave SE over 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 Creek carry?

About 1,971 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 72nd Ave SE over Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 72nd Ave SE over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.