US Bridges

96th(MAIN St.) over Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 300 W of Elm on 96 ST · Structure no. 074260000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,697
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th(MAIN St.) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 96th(MAIN St.) over Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,697 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,515 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries96th(MAIN St.)
CrossesCreek
Location300 W of Elm on 96 ST
RouteCity Street E0685
Coordinates36.02274, -95.97668
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,697 (2022)
Projected traffic23,515 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 byCounty 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 96th(MAIN St.) over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is 96th(MAIN St.) over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 96th(MAIN St.) over Creek carry?

About 14,697 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 96th(MAIN St.) over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns 96th(MAIN St.) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.