US Bridges

NW 122nd St. over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .1E of May Ave · Structure no. 177400000000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 122nd St. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 122nd St. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 55 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,400 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 122nd St.
CrossesCreek
Location.1E of May Ave
RouteCity Street E0980
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.59486, -97.56621
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 inspectionSeptember 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
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 length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2022)
Projected traffic30,400 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 122nd St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is NW 122nd St. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NW 122nd St. over Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NW 122nd St. over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns NW 122nd St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.