US Bridges

FAU 8361(N. Yale.) over Coal Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 1900 N Yale Ave · Structure no. 127670000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8361(N. Yale.) over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8361(N. Yale.) over Coal Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 8361(N. Yale.)
CrossesCoal Creek
Location1900 N Yale Ave
RouteCity Street 8361
Coordinates36.18299, -95.92254
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAU 8361(N. Yale.) over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8361(N. Yale.) over Coal 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 8361(N. Yale.) over Coal Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8361(N. Yale.) over Coal Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8361(N. Yale.) over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.