US Bridges

NW 122nd St. over Spring Creek

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI E of Macarthur · Structure no. 197830000000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 122nd St. over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 122nd St. over Spring Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 54 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 22,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,480 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 122nd St.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Macarthur
RouteCity Street E0980
Coordinates35.59458, -97.61927
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,800 (2022)
Projected traffic36,480 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 122nd St. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is NW 122nd St. over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does NW 122nd St. over Spring Creek carry?

About 22,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NW 122nd St. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns NW 122nd St. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.