US Bridges

Washington St. over Creek

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · 1.8N 1W of SH51/US177 · Structure no. 196400000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington St. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Washington St. over Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington St.
CrossesCreek
Location1.8N 1W of SH51/US177
RouteCity Street N3330
Coordinates36.1408, -97.06939
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington St. over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Washington St. over Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Washington St. over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Washington St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.