US Bridges

Lewis RD over Buckhead Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.4 E 144th Ave SE · Structure no. 233720000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis RD over Buckhead Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis RD over Buckhead Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLewis RD
CrossesBuckhead Creek
Location0.4 E 144th Ave SE
RouteCounty Highway E1390
Coordinates35.00047, -97.2242
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis RD over Buckhead Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis RD over Buckhead 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lewis RD over Buckhead Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lewis RD over Buckhead Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis RD over Buckhead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.