US Bridges

NW 16th St. over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .1W of Rockwell · Structure no. 146660000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,730
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 16th St. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 16th St. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 4,730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,568 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNW 16th St.
CrossesCreek
Location.1W of Rockwell
RouteCity Street E1055
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.48605, -97.63851
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,730 (2022)
Projected traffic7,568 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 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 NW 16th St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is NW 16th St. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NW 16th St. over Creek carry?

About 4,730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 16th St. over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns NW 16th St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.