US Bridges

E0421(WALNUT Ave.) over Creek

Fair

Garfield County, Oklahoma · At Walnut & 3 RD · Structure no. 237460000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0421(WALNUT Ave.) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0421(WALNUT Ave.) over Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE0421(WALNUT Ave.)
CrossesCreek
LocationAt Walnut & 3 RD
RouteCity Street E0421
CountyGarfield County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.40357, -97.87514
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 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 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 E0421(WALNUT Ave.) over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0421(WALNUT Ave.) over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does E0421(WALNUT Ave.) over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0421(WALNUT Ave.) over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns E0421(WALNUT Ave.) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.