US Bridges

Shartel Ave. over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI S of NW 50 · Structure no. 032450000000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shartel Ave. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shartel Ave. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesShartel Ave.
CrossesCreek
Location0.9 MI S of NW 50
RouteCity Street N3072
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.50927, -97.52551
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shartel Ave. over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shartel Ave. 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 Shartel Ave. over Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shartel Ave. over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Shartel Ave. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.