US Bridges

Britton Rd. over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI E of May · Structure no. 133640000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Britton Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Britton Rd. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBritton Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI E of May
RouteCity Street 9620
Coordinates35.56559, -97.5575
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Britton Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Britton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Britton Rd. over Creek carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Britton Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Britton Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.