US Bridges

178th St. over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 2.2MI.E of JCT SH74/EW094 · Structure no. 284700000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,850
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

178th St. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 178th St. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 19,850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries178th St.
CrossesCreek
Location2.2MI.E of JCT SH74/EW094
RouteCounty Highway E0940
Coordinates35.6528, -97.54653
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,850 (2022)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 178th St. over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 178th 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 2023.

How much traffic does 178th St. over Creek carry?

About 19,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 178th St. over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 178th St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.