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N Council Rd. over Bluff Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .2N of NW 63rd ST · Structure no. 214910000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Council Rd. over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Council Rd. over Bluff Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Council Rd.
CrossesBluff Creek
Location.2N of NW 63rd ST
RouteCity Street N3000
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.53836, -97.65468
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,680 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Council Rd. over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Council Rd. over Bluff 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N Council Rd. over Bluff Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Council Rd. over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns N Council Rd. over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.