US Bridges

SE 59th St. over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.0 MI E of I-35 · Structure no. 249780000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 59th St. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 59th St. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,560 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 59th St.
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 MI E of I-35
RouteCity Street 9380
Coordinates35.40617, -97.47725
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2022)
Projected traffic14,560 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 SE 59th St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 59th St. 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 2024.

How much traffic does SE 59th St. over Creek carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SE 59th St. over Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns SE 59th St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.