US Bridges

E0549 (e 49 ST N) over Valley View Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 700 E 49 N · Structure no. 148520000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0549 (e 49 ST N) over Valley View Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0549 (e 49 ST N) over Valley View 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE0549 (e 49 ST N)
CrossesValley View Creek
Location700 E 49 N
RouteCity Street E0549
Coordinates36.22413, -95.9838
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 E0549 (e 49 ST N) over Valley View Creek built?

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

What condition is E0549 (e 49 ST N) over Valley View 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E0549 (e 49 ST N) over Valley View Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0549 (e 49 ST N) over Valley View Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E0549 (e 49 ST N) over Valley View Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.