US Bridges

SW 59th St. over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .6 E of May & SW 59th · Structure no. 263320000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 59th St. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 59th St. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,760 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 59th St.
CrossesCreek
Location.6 E of May & SW 59th
RouteCity Street E1110
Coordinates35.40612, -97.55459
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2022)
Projected traffic29,760 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 SW 59th St. over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 59th 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 August 2024.

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

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SW 59th St. over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SW 59th St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.