US Bridges

Arnold Street over Crutcho Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.2 Miles from Tinker Gat · Structure no. AFOKWWYK05700

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Arnold Street over Crutcho Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arnold Street 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 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2034. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArnold Street
CrossesCrutcho Creek
Location0.2 Miles from Tinker Gat
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates35.42786, -97.41542
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2014)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$835,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arnold Street over Crutcho Creek built?

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

What condition is Arnold Street 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 Arnold Street over Crutcho Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Arnold Street over Crutcho Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold Street over Crutcho Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.