US Bridges

FAU 8201 (65 W Ave over Creek

FairPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 65 W Ave .05MI S 31 St. · Structure no. 023930000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,695
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8201 (65 W Ave over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8201 (65 W Ave over Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 4,695 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,513 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8201 (65 W Ave
CrossesCreek
Location65 W Ave .05MI S 31 St.
RouteCounty Highway 8201
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.119, -96.06528
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,695 (2024)
Projected traffic7,513 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8201 (65 W Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8201 (65 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 8201 (65 W Ave over Creek carry?

About 4,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8201 (65 W Ave over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8201 (65 W Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.