US Bridges

N Meridian Ave. over Deep Fork Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .5S of NW 36th Street · Structure no. 191390000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Meridian Ave. over Deep Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Meridian Ave. 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,520 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Meridian Ave.
CrossesDeep Fork Creek
Location.5S of NW 36th Street
RouteCity Street N3030
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.50009, -97.60126
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2022)
Projected traffic27,520 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 N Meridian Ave. over Deep Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is N Meridian Ave. 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 N Meridian Ave. over Deep Fork Creek carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N Meridian Ave. over Deep Fork Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns N Meridian Ave. over Deep Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.