US Bridges

FAU 8140 (111 ST S over Fry Ditch Creek #2

Poor

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI E Sheridan Ave · Structure no. 115770000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,386
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8140 (111 ST S over Fry Ditch Creek #2 is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8140 (111 ST S over Fry Ditch Creek #2 in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,386 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,017 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8140 (111 ST S
CrossesFry Ditch Creek #2
Location0.3 MI E Sheridan Ave
RouteCounty Highway 8140
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.00274, -95.89813
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,386 (2024)
Projected traffic23,017 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8140 (111 ST S over Fry Ditch Creek #2 built?

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

What condition is FAU 8140 (111 ST S over Fry Ditch Creek #2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 8140 (111 ST S over Fry Ditch Creek #2 carry?

About 14,386 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8140 (111 ST S over Fry Ditch Creek #2?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8140 (111 ST S over Fry Ditch Creek #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.