US Bridges

E0500 (96 St. N) over Bird Creek

FairPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 96th N. .3E of Peoria Ave · Structure no. 050390000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,413
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0500 (96 St. N) over Bird Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying E0500 (96 St. N) over Bird Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,413 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,261 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesE0500 (96 St. N)
CrossesBird Creek
Location96th N. .3E of Peoria Ave
RouteCounty Highway E0500
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.29305, -95.96739
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
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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,413 (2022)
Projected traffic2,261 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$894,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0500 (96 St. N) over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0500 (96 St. N) over Bird 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 2024.

How much traffic does E0500 (96 St. N) over Bird Creek carry?

About 1,413 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0500 (96 St. N) over Bird Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E0500 (96 St. N) over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.