US Bridges

E0980 (ne 122) over Creek

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.5E of Eastern Ave · Structure no. 178430000000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0980 (ne 122) over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0980 (ne 122) over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE0980 (ne 122)
CrossesCreek
Location0.5E of Eastern Ave
RouteCity Street E0980
Coordinates35.59451, -97.46964
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: 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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$391,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0980 (ne 122) over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is E0980 (ne 122) over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does E0980 (ne 122) over Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0980 (ne 122) over Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0980 (ne 122) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.