US Bridges

Rockwell Ave. over Bluff Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .7S of Britton RD · Structure no. 097840000000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockwell Ave. over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rockwell Ave. over Bluff Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 84 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,280 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRockwell Ave.
CrossesBluff Creek
Location.7S of Britton RD
RouteCity Street N3010
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.55468, -97.63855
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 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2022)
Projected traffic29,280 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Rockwell Ave. over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Rockwell Ave. over Bluff 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 Rockwell Ave. over Bluff Creek carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rockwell Ave. over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rockwell Ave. over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.