US Bridges

Kickapoo Road over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 1. W SH 18 1.1 N I-40 · Structure no. 201200000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kickapoo Road over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kickapoo Road over Rock Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKickapoo Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location1. W SH 18 1.1 N I-40
RouteCity Street 6382C
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.40101, -96.92982
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kickapoo Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kickapoo Road over Rock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kickapoo Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Kickapoo Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kickapoo Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.