US Bridges

S Luther Rd. over N. Deer Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .6N of SE 59 / Luther Rd. · Structure no. 267140000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Luther Rd. over N. Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Luther Rd. over N. Deer 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Luther Rd.
CrossesN. Deer Creek
Location.6N of SE 59 / Luther Rd.
RouteCity Street N3260
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.41511, -97.19502
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Luther Rd. over N. Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is S Luther Rd. over N. Deer 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Luther Rd. over N. Deer Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S Luther Rd. over N. Deer Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S Luther Rd. over N. Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.