US Bridges

E0970 over West Fork Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .1 E of Luther Rd. · Structure no. 282990000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0970 over West Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0970 over West Fork Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0970
CrossesWest Fork Creek
Location.1 E of Luther Rd.
RouteCounty Highway E0970
Coordinates35.60866, -97.19399
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2022)
Projected traffic920 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 byCounty 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 E0970 over West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0970 over West Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E0970 over West Fork Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0970 over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns E0970 over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.