US Bridges

52nd St. over Meadowbrooke Creek

GoodPosted for load

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 50 N of US 62 · Structure no. 177030000000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,030
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd St. over Meadowbrooke Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 52nd St. over Meadowbrooke Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries52nd St.
CrossesMeadowbrooke Creek
Location50 N of US 62
RouteCity Street 62
Coordinates34.62563, -98.45734
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,030 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 52nd St. over Meadowbrooke Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is 52nd St. over Meadowbrooke 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 52nd St. over Meadowbrooke Creek carry?

About 10,030 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 52nd St. over Meadowbrooke Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns 52nd St. over Meadowbrooke Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.