US Bridges

156th Ave SE over Prairie Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.2 S Alameda ST · Structure no. 214940000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

156th Ave SE over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 156th Ave SE over Prairie 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries156th Ave SE
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.2 S Alameda ST
RouteCity Street 1450C
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.21384, -97.21202
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 156th Ave SE over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is 156th Ave SE over Prairie Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 156th Ave SE over Prairie Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 156th Ave SE over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 156th Ave SE over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.