US Bridges

NW 59th St. over Golf Course Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1/2 Blk E of NW 58 ST · Structure no. 166550000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 59th St. over Golf Course Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 59th St. over Golf Course Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 59th St.
CrossesGolf Course Creek
Location1/2 Blk E of NW 58 ST
RouteCity Street E1023
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.53256, -97.5521
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 NW 59th St. over Golf Course Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 59th St. over Golf Course Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does NW 59th St. over Golf Course Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 59th St. over Golf Course Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NW 59th St. over Golf Course Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.