US Bridges

Black Gold Drive over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 89ER Drive State Fair · Structure no. 181480000000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Gold Drive over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Black Gold Drive over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBlack Gold Drive
CrossesCreek
Location89ER Drive State Fair
RouteCity Street N3044
Coordinates35.47148, -97.57705
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Black Gold Drive over Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Black Gold Drive over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Black Gold Drive over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Black Gold Drive over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Black Gold Drive over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.