US Bridges

Olive Ave. over Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI S of 91 ST S. · Structure no. 119750000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,523
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Ave. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Olive Ave. 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 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 8,523 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,758 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOlive Ave.
CrossesCreek
Location0.3 MI S of 91 ST S.
RouteCounty Highway 8461
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.02775, -95.83326
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,523 (2022)
Projected traffic4,758 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Olive Ave. over Creek built?

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

What condition is Olive Ave. over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Olive Ave. over Creek carry?

About 8,523 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Olive Ave. over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Ave. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.