Bedford over Creek
FairOklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI E of Penn · Structure no. 177410000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bedford over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bedford over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bedford over Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bedford 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Bedford over Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bedford over Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bedford over Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.