US Bridges

Covell Rd. over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 4.1E of SH74 · Structure no. 078990000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
989
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covell Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Covell Rd. 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 989 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,582 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCovell Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location4.1E of SH74
RouteCity Street E0920
Coordinates35.68204, -97.51327
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2022)
Projected traffic1,582 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 Covell Rd. over Creek built?

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

What condition is Covell Rd. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Covell Rd. over Creek carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Covell Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Covell Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.