US Bridges

N3874 (whsp.Crk.Dr over Whispering Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · Whsp. Crk .1 MI S 41st · Structure no. 147480000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3874 (whsp.Crk.Dr over Whispering Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3874 (whsp.Crk.Dr over Whispering Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesN3874 (whsp.Crk.Dr
CrossesWhispering Creek
LocationWhsp. Crk .1 MI S 41st
RouteCity Street N3870
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.10387, -96.11132
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2022)
Projected traffic205 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3874 (whsp.Crk.Dr over Whispering Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3874 (whsp.Crk.Dr over Whispering 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N3874 (whsp.Crk.Dr over Whispering Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N3874 (whsp.Crk.Dr over Whispering Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns N3874 (whsp.Crk.Dr over Whispering Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.