US Bridges

Bypass Terrace over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI N of SW 59 · Structure no. 215340000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bypass Terrace over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bypass Terrace 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 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBypass Terrace
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 MI N of SW 59
RouteCity Street D3043
Coordinates35.41004, -97.57723
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Bypass Terrace over Creek built?

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

What condition is Bypass Terrace 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bypass Terrace over Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bypass Terrace over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bypass Terrace over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.