US Bridges

Bailey Norman Spur over Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · MP 0.46 · Structure no. 259450000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bailey Norman Spur over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bailey Norman Spur over Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,640 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBailey Norman Spur
CrossesCreek
LocationMP 0.46
Coordinates35.21276, -97.71019
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width184 ft (56.1 m)
Roadway width182 ft (55.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,640 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Bailey Norman Spur over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Norman Spur 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey Norman Spur over Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Norman Spur over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Norman Spur over Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.