N3980(N.YALE Ave.) over Creek
PoorPosted for loadTulsa County, Oklahoma · Yale Ave .7MI S 116 ST N. · Structure no. 074030000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3980(N.YALE Ave.) over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3980(N.YALE Ave.) over Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N3980(N.YALE Ave.) over Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3980(N.YALE Ave.) over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does N3980(N.YALE Ave.) over Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N3980(N.YALE Ave.) over Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns N3980(N.YALE Ave.) over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.