US Bridges

S Rockwell Avenue over Camel Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .3N of SW 29 · Structure no. 234120000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Rockwell Avenue over Camel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Rockwell Avenue over Camel Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesS Rockwell Avenue
CrossesCamel Creek
Location.3N of SW 29
RouteCity Street N3010
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.43968, -97.63637
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Rockwell Avenue over Camel Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Rockwell Avenue over Camel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S Rockwell Avenue over Camel Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Rockwell Avenue over Camel Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns S Rockwell Avenue over Camel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.