US Bridges

FAU 8260 (51 ST S. over Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI E of 161 E Ave · Structure no. 025980000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8260 (51 ST S. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8260 (51 ST S. 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 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 16,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,464 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8260 (51 ST S.
CrossesCreek
Location0.9 MI E of 161 E Ave
RouteCounty Highway 8260
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08991, -95.78175
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 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 width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,540 (2024)
Projected traffic26,464 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8260 (51 ST S. over Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 8260 (51 ST S. 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 8260 (51 ST S. over Creek carry?

About 16,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8260 (51 ST S. over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8260 (51 ST S. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.