US Bridges

W Silver City Rdg over Creek

Poor

Grady County, Oklahoma · 0.6W;2.0N JCT SH-37/SH-92 · Structure no. 238390000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Silver City Rdg over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying W Silver City Rdg over Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW Silver City Rdg
CrossesCreek
Location0.6W;2.0N JCT SH-37/SH-92
RouteCity Street E1170
Coordinates35.31988, -97.82542
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Silver City Rdg over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Silver City Rdg over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W Silver City Rdg over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Silver City Rdg over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W Silver City Rdg over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.