US Bridges

Edge of Earth RD over Trib Buckhead Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 1E of 156th Ave. SE · Structure no. 293240000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edge of Earth RD over Trib Buckhead Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Edge of Earth RD over Trib Buckhead Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 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 150 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEdge of Earth RD
CrossesTrib Buckhead Creek
Location1E of 156th Ave. SE
RouteCounty Highway E1420
Coordinates34.95694, -97.195
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks10%
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

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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edge of Earth RD over Trib Buckhead Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edge of Earth RD over Trib 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 Edge of Earth RD over Trib Buckhead Creek carry?

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

How long is Edge of Earth RD over Trib Buckhead Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Edge of Earth RD over Trib Buckhead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.