US Bridges

Drexel Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .2S of NW 36 ST · Structure no. 143360000000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drexel Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Drexel Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 66 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDrexel Blvd.
CrossesDeep Fork Creek
Location.2S of NW 36 ST
RouteCity Street N3048
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.505, -97.57018
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Drexel Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Drexel Blvd. over Deep Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does Drexel Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Drexel Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Drexel Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.