US Bridges

Houston over Haikey Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI E of Olive ST · Structure no. 098810000000000

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,078
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 1942, so it is 83 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 14,078 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHouston
CrossesHaikey Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Olive ST
RouteCity Street 8200
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.04627, -95.82032
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,078 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houston over Haikey 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Houston over Haikey Creek carry?

About 14,078 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Houston over Haikey Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Houston over Haikey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.