US Bridges

7202C over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 176st N.8MI E HWY 11 · Structure no. 119190000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7202C over Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 7202C over Creek 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 296 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries7202C
CrossesCreek
Location176st N.8MI E HWY 11
RouteCounty Highway 7202C
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.40914, -95.97607
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.7 US tons
Inventory rating5.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2022)
Projected traffic474 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7202C over Creek built?

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

What condition is 7202C over Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 7202C over Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7202C over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 7202C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.