US Bridges

Belle Isle Blvd. over S. Fork Deep Fork Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .1N Nwexp on Belle Is Blv · Structure no. 267490000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
138 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belle Isle Blvd. over S. Fork Deep Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Belle Isle Blvd. over S. Fork Deep Fork Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelle Isle Blvd.
CrossesS. Fork Deep Fork Creek
Location.1N Nwexp on Belle Is Blv
RouteCity Street E1028
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52331, -97.54198
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Belle Isle Blvd. over S. Fork Deep Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belle Isle Blvd. over S. Fork Deep Fork 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 Belle Isle Blvd. over S. Fork Deep Fork Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Belle Isle Blvd. over S. Fork Deep Fork Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Belle Isle Blvd. over S. Fork Deep Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.