US Bridges

N. 41st. W. Ave. over Creek

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · 3.3N Tulsa C/L · Structure no. 289710000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
746
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. 41st. W. Ave. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. 41st. W. Ave. over Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,194 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN. 41st. W. Ave.
CrossesCreek
Location3.3N Tulsa C/L
RouteCounty Highway N3910
Coordinates36.20944, -96.0375
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2022)
Projected traffic1,194 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. 41st. W. Ave. over Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. 41st. W. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N. 41st. W. Ave. over Creek carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N. 41st. W. Ave. over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns N. 41st. W. Ave. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.