US Bridges

NW 122nd St. over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .1E of Council Road · Structure no. 257990000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 122nd St. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 122nd St. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 122nd St.
CrossesCreek
Location.1E of Council Road
RouteCity Street E0980
Coordinates35.59456, -97.65531
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 NW 122nd St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 122nd St. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does NW 122nd St. over Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 122nd St. over Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns NW 122nd St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.