US Bridges

E0600 (7th St.) over Bigheart Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 7 ST .8MI E of 81 W Ave · Structure no. 092630000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
748
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0600 (7th St.) over Bigheart Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0600 (7th St.) over Bigheart 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.

It carries about 748 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,197 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE0600 (7th St.)
CrossesBigheart Creek
Location7 ST .8MI E of 81 W Ave
RouteCounty Highway 8342
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.14818, -96.06799
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2024)
Projected traffic1,197 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$416,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0600 (7th St.) over Bigheart Creek built?

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

What condition is E0600 (7th St.) over Bigheart 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E0600 (7th St.) over Bigheart Creek carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0600 (7th St.) over Bigheart Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E0600 (7th St.) over Bigheart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.