US Bridges

Union St. over Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · .6 M South I-40 · Structure no. 266820000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union St. over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Union St. over Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUnion St.
CrossesCreek
Location.6 M South I-40
RouteCity Street N3415
Coordinates35.38209, -96.9211
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Union St. over Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Union St. over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union St. over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Union St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.