US Bridges

Council Rd. over Camel Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI S of SW 44 · Structure no. 188730000000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Council Rd. over Camel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Council Rd. over Camel Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,320 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCouncil Rd.
CrossesCamel Creek
Location0.3 MI S of SW 44
RouteCity Street N3000
Coordinates35.41578, -97.65408
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,320 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Council Rd. over Camel Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Council Rd. over Camel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Council Rd. over Camel Creek carry?

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

How long is Council Rd. over Camel Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Council Rd. over Camel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.