US Bridges

W Memorial Rd. EB over Bluff Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .8E of Macarthur · Structure no. 290390000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Memorial Rd. EB over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W Memorial Rd. EB over Bluff Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Memorial Rd. EB
CrossesBluff Creek
Location.8E of Macarthur
RouteCity Street 970
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.60912, -97.60596
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$914,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Memorial Rd. EB over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Memorial Rd. EB over Bluff 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 W Memorial Rd. EB over Bluff Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Memorial Rd. EB over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W Memorial Rd. EB over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.