US Bridges

S Mac Arthur over Creek

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · S Side of SW 29th · Structure no. 234430000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,625
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Mac Arthur over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Mac Arthur over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 10,625 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 215 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Mac Arthur
CrossesCreek
LocationS Side of SW 29th
RouteCity Street N3020
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.43506, -97.61882
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width215 ft (65.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,625 (2022)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S Mac Arthur over Creek built?

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

What condition is S Mac Arthur 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S Mac Arthur over Creek carry?

About 10,625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S Mac Arthur over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 215 ft wide.

Who owns S Mac Arthur over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.