US Bridges

Overholser over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .2S of SH 66 · Structure no. 024230000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overholser over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Overholser over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 95 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOverholser
CrossesCreek
Location.2S of SH 66
RouteCity Street N2995
Coordinates35.51246, -97.66328
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Overholser over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Overholser 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 2024.

How much traffic does Overholser over Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Overholser over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Overholser over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.