US Bridges

E0553 (oxley Dr) over Coal Creek

FairPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.1MI NW of Zoo Entrance · Structure no. 080730000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0553 (oxley Dr) over Coal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0553 (oxley Dr) over Coal 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesE0553 (oxley Dr)
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.1MI NW of Zoo Entrance
RouteCity Street E0553
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.21631, -95.90943
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 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 E0553 (oxley Dr) over Coal Creek built?

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

What condition is E0553 (oxley Dr) over Coal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E0553 (oxley Dr) over Coal Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0553 (oxley Dr) over Coal Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E0553 (oxley Dr) over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.