US Bridges

Val Verde Dr. over Bluff Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .2W of N Meridan Ave · Structure no. 197240000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Val Verde Dr. over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Val Verde Dr. over Bluff Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVal Verde Dr.
CrossesBluff Creek
Location.2W of N Meridan Ave
RouteCity Street E0976
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.60063, -97.6057
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Val Verde Dr. over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Val Verde Dr. over Bluff 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 Val Verde Dr. over Bluff Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Val Verde Dr. over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Val Verde Dr. over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.