US Bridges

N3230 (indian Meri over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.8N of NE 23 ST · Structure no. 082860000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3230 (indian Meri over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3230 (indian Meri over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN3230 (indian Meri
CrossesCreek
Location1.8N of NE 23 ST
RouteCity Street N3230
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.51839, -97.24736
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N3230 (indian Meri over Creek built?

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

What condition is N3230 (indian Meri 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N3230 (indian Meri over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N3230 (indian Meri over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N3230 (indian Meri over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.