US Bridges

NW 178th St. over Creek

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI E of Western · Structure no. 208150000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 178th St. over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 178th St. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,080 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNW 178th St.
CrossesCreek
Location0.3 MI E of Western
RouteCity Street E0940
Coordinates35.65293, -97.52802
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2022)
Projected traffic22,080 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 178th St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 178th St. over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NW 178th St. over Creek carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 178th St. over Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns NW 178th St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.