US Bridges

Hardesty Rd. over Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 1. S 3.2 W Bethel Acre · Structure no. 211730000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardesty Rd. over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hardesty Rd. over Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHardesty Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location1. S 3.2 W Bethel Acre
RouteCity Street 6316C
Coordinates35.30414, -97.07489
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hardesty Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardesty Rd. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Hardesty Rd. over Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hardesty Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Hardesty Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.