S Western Avenue over Lightning Creek
FairOklahoma County, Oklahoma · .3S of SW 74th Street · Structure no. 174020000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Western Avenue over Lightning Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Western Avenue over Lightning 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Western Avenue over Lightning Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is S Western Avenue over Lightning 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S Western Avenue over Lightning Creek carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S Western Avenue over Lightning Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns S Western Avenue over Lightning Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.