US Bridges

NW 12th St. over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .2E of Meridian on NW 12 · Structure no. 267400000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 12th St. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 12th St. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 12th St.
CrossesCreek
Location.2E of Meridian on NW 12
RouteCity Street E1058
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.48237, -97.59879
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 12th St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 12th St. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NW 12th St. over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 12th St. over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns NW 12th St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.