US Bridges

S.H. 11 over Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 10.9 MI S Wash. C/L · Structure no. 090510000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 11 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 11 over 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 11
CrossesCreek
Location10.9 MI S Wash. C/L
RouteState Highway 11
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.27633, -95.97373
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 11 over Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 11 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 11 over Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 11 over Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns S.H. 11 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.