US Bridges

Santa Fe Ave. over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .4 N of 15th @ Santa Fe · Structure no. 251130000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Ave. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Santa Fe Ave. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Ave.
CrossesCreek
Location.4 N of 15th @ Santa Fe
RouteCity Street N3080
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.64463, -97.51399
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Santa Fe Ave. over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Fe Ave. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Ave. over Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Ave. over Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Ave. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.