US Bridges

Houston over Haikey Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.6 MI E of Garnett RD · Structure no. 090170000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,093
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houston over Haikey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Houston over Haikey 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 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 19,093 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,320 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHouston
CrossesHaikey Creek
Location0.6 MI E of Garnett RD
RouteCity Street 8200
Coordinates36.0463, -95.83972
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,093 (2022)
Projected traffic13,320 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Houston over Haikey Creek built?

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

What condition is Houston over Haikey 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 2023.

How much traffic does Houston over Haikey Creek carry?

About 19,093 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Houston over Haikey Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Houston over Haikey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.