US Bridges

S.H. 11 over Horse Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 4.2 MI S Wash. C/L · Structure no. 136170000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 11 over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 11 over Horse Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 11
CrossesHorse Creek
Location4.2 MI S Wash. C/L
RouteState Highway 11
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.36307, -95.99126
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,680 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$741,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 11 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 11 over Horse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 11 over Horse Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 11 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns S.H. 11 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.