US Bridges

Portland Ave. over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .7N of Reno Avenue · Structure no. 162230000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portland Ave. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Portland Ave. over 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,960 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPortland Ave.
CrossesCreek
Location.7N of Reno Avenue
RouteCity Street N3040
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.47146, -97.58346
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2022)
Projected traffic24,960 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Portland Ave. over Creek built?

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

What condition is Portland 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Portland Ave. over Creek carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Portland Ave. over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Portland Ave. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.