US Bridges

N4008 (93 Ave.) over Bell Creek

FairPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 3800 S 93 E Ave · Structure no. 119680000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4008 (93 Ave.) over Bell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4008 (93 Ave.) over Bell 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN4008 (93 Ave.)
CrossesBell Creek
Location3800 S 93 E Ave
RouteCity Street N4008
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.10758, -95.87246
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2022)
Projected traffic307 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4008 (93 Ave.) over Bell Creek built?

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

What condition is N4008 (93 Ave.) over Bell 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 N4008 (93 Ave.) over Bell Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4008 (93 Ave.) over Bell Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N4008 (93 Ave.) over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.