US Bridges

7206C over Creek

FairPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 156 St. N. @ Mingo Rd. · Structure no. 028870000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
272
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7206C over Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 7206C over Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries7206C
CrossesCreek
Location156 St. N. @ Mingo Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 7206C
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.38033, -95.86658
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating10.3 US tons
Inventory rating6.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2022)
Projected traffic435 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7206C over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 7206C 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 7206C over Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7206C over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 7206C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.