US Bridges

NW 10th St. over Creek

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .4E of Meridian · Structure no. 163820000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 10th St. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 10th St. 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,360 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 10th St.
CrossesCreek
Location.4E of Meridian
RouteCity Street E1060
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.47863, -97.59658
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2022)
Projected traffic15,360 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 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 NW 10th St. over Creek built?

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

What condition is NW 10th 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NW 10th St. over Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NW 10th St. over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns NW 10th St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.