US Bridges

Anderson Rd. over Soldier Creek

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.3S of Coffee Creek RD · Structure no. 119850000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson Rd. over Soldier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Anderson Rd. over Soldier 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAnderson Rd.
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location0.3S of Coffee Creek RD
RouteCity Street 5573C
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.69062, -97.31851
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic880 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Anderson Rd. over Soldier Creek built?

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

What condition is Anderson Rd. over Soldier Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Anderson Rd. over Soldier Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Anderson Rd. over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson Rd. over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.