US Bridges

S Douglas Blvd over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .5S of SE 29th · Structure no. 168270000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Douglas Blvd over Creek is a concrete slab carrying S Douglas Blvd over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Douglas Blvd
CrossesCreek
Location.5S of SE 29th
RouteCity Street N3160
Coordinates35.4268, -97.37096
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2022)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$455,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Douglas Blvd over Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Douglas Blvd over 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 Douglas Blvd over Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S Douglas Blvd over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns S Douglas Blvd over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.