US Bridges

FAU 8281 (elwood) over Hager Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 7900 S Elwood Ave · Structure no. 074200000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,102
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8281 (elwood) over Hager Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8281 (elwood) over Hager 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 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 4,102 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,563 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8281 (elwood)
CrossesHager Creek
Location7900 S Elwood Ave
RouteCity Street 8281
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.04847, -95.99373
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,102 (2022)
Projected traffic6,563 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8281 (elwood) over Hager Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8281 (elwood) over Hager 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8281 (elwood) over Hager Creek carry?

About 4,102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8281 (elwood) over Hager Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8281 (elwood) over Hager Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.