US Bridges

U.S. 75 SB over Nickle Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5.2 MI N JCT SH-67 · Structure no. 136570000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 SB over Nickle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75 SB over Nickle 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 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 24,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,920 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75 SB
CrossesNickle Creek
Location5.2 MI N JCT SH-67
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.02111, -96.01174
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,950 (2022)
Projected traffic39,920 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 SB over Nickle Creek built?

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

What condition is U.S. 75 SB over Nickle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 75 SB over Nickle Creek carry?

About 24,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 SB over Nickle Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 SB over Nickle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.