US Bridges

N4040(145th.E.AVE) over Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 145 E Ave .2 S Apache · Structure no. 066340000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,106
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4040(145th.E.AVE) over Creek is a concrete slab carrying N4040(145th.E.AVE) over Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 1,106 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN4040(145th.E.AVE)
CrossesCreek
Location145 E Ave .2 S Apache
RouteCounty Highway N4040
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.18903, -95.81536
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,106 (2024)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4040(145th.E.AVE) over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4040(145th.E.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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N4040(145th.E.AVE) over Creek carry?

About 1,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4040(145th.E.AVE) over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns N4040(145th.E.AVE) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.