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Reno Ave. over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI E of Council RD · Structure no. 146650000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reno Ave. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Reno Ave. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,920 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesReno Ave.
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI E of Council RD
RouteCity Street E1070
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.4641, -97.64522
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2022)
Projected traffic17,920 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Reno Ave. over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reno Ave. over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Reno Ave. over Creek carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Reno Ave. over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Reno Ave. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.