US Bridges

Ind. Nation Tp over Bull Creek

Fair

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 28.54 Mis S. JCT I-40 · Structure no. 164720000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ind. Nation Tp over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ind. Nation Tp over Bull Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,440 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInd. Nation Tp
CrossesBull Creek
Location28.54 Mis S. JCT I-40
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.03254, -95.88228
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic13,440 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ind. Nation Tp over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ind. Nation Tp over Bull 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ind. Nation Tp over Bull Creek carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ind. Nation Tp over Bull Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Ind. Nation Tp over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.