US Bridges

Crestmont ST over Merkle Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 150 E Merkle DR · Structure no. 249660000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
839
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crestmont ST over Merkle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crestmont ST over Merkle Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 839 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,174 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCrestmont ST
CrossesMerkle Creek
Location150 E Merkle DR
RouteCity Street E1238
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.22101, -97.47136
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic839 (2022)
Projected traffic1,174 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Crestmont ST over Merkle Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crestmont ST over Merkle 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 Crestmont ST over Merkle Creek carry?

About 839 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crestmont ST over Merkle Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Crestmont ST over Merkle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.