US Bridges

NE Grand Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .1S of I-44 · Structure no. 143570000000000

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Grand Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying NE Grand Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNE Grand Blvd.
CrossesDeep Fork Creek
Location.1S of I-44
RouteCity Street D3095
Coordinates35.53256, -97.48362
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Grand Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Grand Blvd. over Deep Fork 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 February 2023.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE Grand Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NE Grand Blvd. over Deep Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.