US Bridges

S Independence Ave over Twin Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1/2 Blk S of SW 51 · Structure no. 162260000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Independence Ave over Twin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Independence Ave over Twin 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Independence Ave
CrossesTwin Creek
Location1/2 Blk S of SW 51
RouteCity Street N3045
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.41351, -97.57453
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 S Independence Ave over Twin Creek built?

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

What condition is S Independence Ave over Twin 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S Independence Ave over Twin Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Independence Ave over Twin Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns S Independence Ave over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.