US Bridges

7220C(106 St. N) over Bird Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 106th N. .8E of Peoria Av · Structure no. 003310000000000

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
263 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,331
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7220C(106 St. N) over Bird Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 7220C(106 St. N) over Bird Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,331 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries7220C(106 St. N)
CrossesBird Creek
Location106th N. .8E of Peoria Av
RouteCounty Highway 7220C
Coordinates36.30754, -95.95995
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating20.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span190 ft (58 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,331 (2022)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$423,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7220C(106 St. N) over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7220C(106 St. N) over Bird Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 7220C(106 St. N) over Bird Creek carry?

About 1,331 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 7220C(106 St. N) over Bird Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (58 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 7220C(106 St. N) over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.