US Bridges

NW 206th St. over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 3.8E of SH74. · Structure no. 078970000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 206th St. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 206th St. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 85 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 206th St.
CrossesCreek
Location3.8E of SH74.
RouteCity Street E0920
Coordinates35.68202, -97.51706
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 206th St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is NW 206th St. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NW 206th St. over Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 206th St. over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns NW 206th St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.