US Bridges

N Mac Arthur Blvd over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .4N of NW 122 · Structure no. 043860000000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Mac Arthur Blvd over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Mac Arthur Blvd over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 90 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,160 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Mac Arthur Blvd
CrossesCreek
Location.4N of NW 122
RouteCity Street N3020
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.60097, -97.62083
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2022)
Projected traffic16,160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
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 N Mac Arthur Blvd over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is N Mac Arthur Blvd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Mac Arthur Blvd over Creek carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N Mac Arthur Blvd over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns N Mac Arthur Blvd over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.