US Bridges

NW 56 Terrace over Golf Course Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · N Pennsylvania Ave · Structure no. 191880000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 56 Terrace over Golf Course Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 56 Terrace over Golf Course 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 56 Terrace
CrossesGolf Course Creek
LocationN Pennsylvania Ave
RouteCity Street E1025
Coordinates35.52919, -97.54727
Functional classRural 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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2022)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 56 Terrace over Golf Course Creek built?

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

What condition is NW 56 Terrace over Golf Course 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 56 Terrace over Golf Course Creek carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 56 Terrace over Golf Course Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns NW 56 Terrace over Golf Course Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.