US Bridges

Spaatz Drive over Crutcho Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · Between Mitchell Avenue a · Structure no. AFOKWWYK05420

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Spaatz Drive over Crutcho Creek is a concrete frame carrying Spaatz Drive over Crutcho Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2034. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSpaatz Drive
CrossesCrutcho Creek
LocationBetween Mitchell Avenue a
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.42183, -97.41147
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2014)
Projected traffic360 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$168,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spaatz Drive over Crutcho Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spaatz Drive over Crutcho 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Spaatz Drive over Crutcho Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Spaatz Drive over Crutcho Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Spaatz Drive over Crutcho Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.