US Bridges

Pershing over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1 Blk W of Penn Ave · Structure no. 197250000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pershing over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pershing over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,080 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPershing
CrossesCreek
Location1 Blk W of Penn Ave
RouteCity Street D1063
Coordinates35.46781, -97.54927
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,080 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Pershing over Creek built?

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

What condition is Pershing over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Pershing over Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pershing over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Pershing over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.