US Bridges

FAU 8400 (apache S over Dirty Butter Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 1630 E Apache St. · Structure no. 115750000000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8400 (apache S over Dirty Butter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8400 (apache S over Dirty Butter Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 75 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,720 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8400 (apache S
CrossesDirty Butter Creek
Location1630 E Apache St.
RouteCity Street 8400
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.19146, -95.96771
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2022)
Projected traffic14,720 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8400 (apache S over Dirty Butter Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is FAU 8400 (apache S over Dirty Butter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8400 (apache S over Dirty Butter Creek carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8400 (apache S over Dirty Butter Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8400 (apache S over Dirty Butter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.