US Bridges

N. Villa Ave. over Lime Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · At Pershing Blvd · Structure no. 162220000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Villa Ave. over Lime Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. Villa Ave. over Lime Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Villa Ave.
CrossesLime Creek
LocationAt Pershing Blvd
RouteCity Street N3055
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.47344, -97.55676
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Villa Ave. over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Villa Ave. over Lime 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 N. Villa Ave. over Lime Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Villa Ave. over Lime Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N. Villa Ave. over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.