US Bridges

E0602 over Bigheart Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · Charles Page Blvd W. 65th · Structure no. 064420000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,656
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0602 over Bigheart Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0602 over Bigheart Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3,656 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 197 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE0602
CrossesBigheart Creek
LocationCharles Page Blvd W. 65th
RouteCounty Highway E0602
Coordinates36.14672, -96.06778
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width197 ft (60 m)
Roadway width195 ft (59.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,656 (2024)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0602 over Bigheart Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0602 over Bigheart 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 E0602 over Bigheart Creek carry?

About 3,656 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0602 over Bigheart Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 197 ft wide.

Who owns E0602 over Bigheart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.