US Bridges

257th E Ave over Creek

Fair

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · .6S of 257 E Ave/ E 41 ST · Structure no. 205850000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

257th E Ave over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 257th E Ave over Creek in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries257th E Ave
CrossesCreek
Location.6S of 257 E Ave/ E 41 ST
RouteCity Street 7327
CountyWagoner County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.10657, -95.69038
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2022)
Projected traffic234 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 257th E Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 257th E Ave 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 257th E Ave over Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 257th E Ave over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 257th E Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.