US Bridges

N3170 S Post Road over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .2N of SE 15th on Post · Structure no. 297250000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,656
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3170 S Post Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3170 S Post Road over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 85 years old, older 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 4,656 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,449 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3170 S Post Road
CrossesCreek
Location.2N of SE 15th on Post
RouteCity Street N3170
Coordinates35.45278, -97.35333
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,656 (2022)
Projected traffic7,449 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3170 S Post Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is N3170 S Post Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N3170 S Post Road over Creek carry?

About 4,656 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N3170 S Post Road over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns N3170 S Post Road over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.