N.E. 178th over Creek
PoorClosed to trafficOklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.5E of Hiwassee Road · Structure no. 001550000000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N.E. 178th over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.E. 178th over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N.E. 178th over Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is N.E. 178th 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does N.E. 178th over Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is N.E. 178th over Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns N.E. 178th over Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.