US Bridges

N Council RD over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .4S of NW 108 ST · Structure no. 188690000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Council RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Council RD over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 85 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Council RD
CrossesCreek
Location.4S of NW 108 ST
RouteCity Street N3000
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.575, -97.65633
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 N Council RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is N Council RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Council RD over Creek carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N Council RD over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns N Council RD over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.