US Bridges

Monument RD over Creek

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · 150E of 14th and Lake RD · Structure no. 147420000000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monument RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Monument RD over Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 87 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 6 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMonument RD
CrossesCreek
Location150E of 14th and Lake RD
RouteCity Street N3331
Coordinates36.70922, -97.06647
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monument RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Monument RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Monument RD over Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Monument RD over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Monument RD over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.