US Bridges

FAU 8300 (31 ST S. over Creek

Poor

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 31 St. .5 MI E 65 W Ave · Structure no. 090050000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,678
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8300 (31 ST S. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8300 (31 ST S. over Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3 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.

It carries about 1,678 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8300 (31 ST S.
CrossesCreek
Location31 St. .5 MI E 65 W Ave
RouteCounty Highway 8300
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.119, -96.05763
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,678 (2024)
Projected traffic2,685 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty 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 FAU 8300 (31 ST S. over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8300 (31 ST S. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 8300 (31 ST S. over Creek carry?

About 1,678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8300 (31 ST S. over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8300 (31 ST S. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.