US Bridges

1st St. over Tiger Creek

PoorPosted for load

Creek County, Oklahoma · 1st ST & Ohio Ave · Structure no. 239630000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st St. over Tiger Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 1st St. over Tiger Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries1st St.
CrossesTiger Creek
Location1st ST & Ohio Ave
RouteCity Street E0713
Coordinates35.98419, -96.59927
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st St. over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st St. over Tiger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 1st St. over Tiger Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 1st St. over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 1st St. over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.