US Bridges

FAU 8401 (memorial over Jones Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 1500 S Memorial · Structure no. 102100000000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,166
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8401 (memorial over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8401 (memorial over Jones Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 28,166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,066 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 8401 (memorial
CrossesJones Creek
Location1500 S Memorial
RouteCity Street 8401
Coordinates36.13931, -95.88679
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,166 (2022)
Projected traffic45,066 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FAU 8401 (memorial over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8401 (memorial over Jones 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8401 (memorial over Jones Creek carry?

About 28,166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8401 (memorial over Jones Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8401 (memorial over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.