US Bridges

Npennsylvania Ave. over Deep Fork Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .5S of NW 50 · Structure no. 163720000000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Npennsylvania Ave. over Deep Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Npennsylvania Ave. over Deep Fork Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 90 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,360 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNpennsylvania Ave.
CrossesDeep Fork Creek
Location.5S of NW 50
RouteCity Street N3060
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.51592, -97.54773
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 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2022)
Projected traffic31,360 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Npennsylvania Ave. over Deep Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Npennsylvania Ave. over Deep Fork 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 Npennsylvania Ave. over Deep Fork Creek carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Npennsylvania Ave. over Deep Fork Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Npennsylvania Ave. over Deep Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.