US Bridges

W Wilshire Blvd. over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .5E N County Line Rd. · Structure no. 188210000000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Wilshire Blvd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Wilshire Blvd. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 50 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Wilshire Blvd.
CrossesCreek
Location.5E N County Line Rd.
RouteCity Street E1010
Coordinates35.55105, -97.66351
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W Wilshire Blvd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is W Wilshire Blvd. 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 W Wilshire Blvd. over Creek carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Wilshire Blvd. over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Wilshire Blvd. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.