US Bridges

May Ave. over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .2 MI N of NW 122nd ST · Structure no. 147610000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

May Ave. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying May Ave. 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 5 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,680 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMay Ave.
CrossesCreek
Location.2 MI N of NW 122nd ST
RouteCity Street N3050
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.59849, -97.56726
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2022)
Projected traffic19,680 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 May Ave. over Creek built?

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

What condition is May 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does May Ave. over Creek carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is May Ave. over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns May Ave. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.