US Bridges

S Eastern Ave over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .9N of I-240 on S Eastern · Structure no. 298350000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,769
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Eastern Ave over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Eastern Ave over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7,769 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Eastern Ave
CrossesCreek
Location.9N of I-240 on S Eastern
RouteCity Street N3100
Coordinates35.40556, -97.47694
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,769 (2022)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
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 S Eastern Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Eastern Ave 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 S Eastern Ave over Creek carry?

About 7,769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S Eastern Ave over Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns S Eastern Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.