US Bridges

IRR E0970 Memorial over Smith Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .5E of Triple X Road · Structure no. 309400000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0970 Memorial over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR E0970 Memorial over Smith Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR E0970 Memorial
CrossesSmith Creek
Location.5E of Triple X Road
RouteCity Street E0970
Coordinates35.60889, -97.22167
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0970 Memorial over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR E0970 Memorial over Smith 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 IRR E0970 Memorial over Smith Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR E0970 Memorial over Smith Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E0970 Memorial over Smith Creek?

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