US Bridges

N Barnes Ave over Golf Course Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1/2 Blk S of NW 59 ST · Structure no. 135440000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Barnes Ave over Golf Course Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Barnes Ave over Golf Course Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Barnes Ave
CrossesGolf Course Creek
Location1/2 Blk S of NW 59 ST
RouteCity Street N3059
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.53164, -97.54931
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 N Barnes Ave over Golf Course Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Barnes Ave over Golf Course 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Barnes Ave over Golf Course Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Barnes Ave over Golf Course Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N Barnes Ave over Golf Course Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.