US Bridges

Otella Dr. over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .1N of SW29/OTELLA · Structure no. 261630000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otella Dr. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Otella Dr. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOtella Dr.
CrossesCreek
Location.1N of SW29/OTELLA
RouteCity Street N3027
Coordinates35.43664, -97.60622
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Otella Dr. over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otella Dr. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Otella Dr. over Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Otella Dr. over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Otella Dr. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.