US Bridges

E1050 (nw 23) over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .4E of Rockwell on NW23rd · Structure no. 118510000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1050 (nw 23) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1050 (nw 23) over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE1050 (nw 23)
CrossesCreek
Location.4E of Rockwell on NW23rd
RouteCity Street E1050
Coordinates35.49324, -97.62909
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic17,600 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 byCounty 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 E1050 (nw 23) over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1050 (nw 23) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E1050 (nw 23) over Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1050 (nw 23) over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns E1050 (nw 23) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.