US Bridges

NW 32nd Pl. over Deep Fork Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 3/4 Blk W of Meridian Ave · Structure no. 191260000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 32nd Pl. over Deep Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 32nd Pl. over Deep Fork Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 32nd Pl.
CrossesDeep Fork Creek
Location3/4 Blk W of Meridian Ave
RouteCity Street E1043
Coordinates35.50371, -97.60313
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NW 32nd Pl. over Deep Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 32nd Pl. over Deep Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NW 32nd Pl. over Deep Fork Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 32nd Pl. over Deep Fork Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NW 32nd Pl. over Deep Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.