US Bridges

FAU 8421(S Mingo over Mingo Creek

FairPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 3400 S. Mingo Rd. · Structure no. 134870000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,571
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8421(S Mingo over Mingo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8421(S Mingo over Mingo Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 10,571 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,914 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 8421(S Mingo
CrossesMingo Creek
Location3400 S. Mingo Rd.
RouteCity Street 8421
Coordinates36.11477, -95.86875
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,571 (2022)
Projected traffic16,914 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$494,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8421(S Mingo over Mingo Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8421(S Mingo over Mingo 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 8421(S Mingo over Mingo Creek carry?

About 10,571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8421(S Mingo over Mingo Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8421(S Mingo over Mingo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.