US Bridges

Walker over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.5 MI N of SW 89th St. · Structure no. 174010000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Walker over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 85 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,800 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalker
CrossesCreek
Location1.5 MI N of SW 89th St.
RouteCity Street N3075
Coordinates35.39885, -97.5214
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2022)
Projected traffic24,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Walker 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Walker over Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walker over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Walker over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.