US Bridges

Mitchell Ave over Crutcho Creek

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.6 Miles from Intersecti · Structure no. AFOKWWYK05720

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Mitchell Ave over Crutcho Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mitchell Ave over Crutcho Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMitchell Ave
CrossesCrutcho Creek
Location0.6 Miles from Intersecti
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates35.42078, -97.41117
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic600 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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$903,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell Ave over Crutcho Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Ave over Crutcho Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Mitchell Ave over Crutcho Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mitchell Ave over Crutcho Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Mitchell Ave over Crutcho Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.