US Bridges

NW 36th ST over Creek

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .6E of N Western Ave · Structure no. 163270000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 36th ST over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 36th ST over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 93 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,280 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 36th ST
CrossesCreek
Location.6E of N Western Ave
RouteCity Street E1040
Coordinates35.50774, -97.51886
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2022)
Projected traffic21,280 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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$566,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 36th ST over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is NW 36th ST over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does NW 36th ST over Creek carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NW 36th ST over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns NW 36th ST over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.