US Bridges

NW 122nd St. over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .5E of N Mac Arthur Blvd · Structure no. 197680000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,315
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 122nd St. over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 122nd St. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 18,315 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,304 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 122nd St.
CrossesCreek
Location.5E of N Mac Arthur Blvd
RouteCity Street E0980
Coordinates35.59458, -97.61085
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,315 (2022)
Projected traffic29,304 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$953,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 122nd St. over Creek built?

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

What condition is NW 122nd St. over 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 NW 122nd St. over Creek carry?

About 18,315 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NW 122nd St. over Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns NW 122nd St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.