US Bridges

Newcastle Road over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.2 SW Meridian · Structure no. 186530000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newcastle Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newcastle Road over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNewcastle Road
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 SW Meridian
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.42269, -97.60581
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2022)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newcastle Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newcastle Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Newcastle Road over Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Newcastle Road over Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Newcastle Road over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.