US Bridges

Spruce over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .1N of SW29/SPRUCE · Structure no. 261680000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spruce over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSpruce
CrossesCreek
Location.1N of SW29/SPRUCE
RouteCity Street 9243
Coordinates35.43666, -97.60918
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 Spruce over Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce 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 Spruce over Creek carry?

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

How long is Spruce over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.