US Bridges

Aspen ST over Creek

Poor

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI S of 131 ST S · Structure no. 148830000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,132
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aspen ST over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Aspen ST over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,132 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,418 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAspen ST
CrossesCreek
Location0.3 MI S of 131 ST S
RouteCity Street N4040
Coordinates35.96952, -95.8152
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,132 (2022)
Projected traffic1,418 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Aspen ST over Creek built?

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

What condition is Aspen ST over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Aspen ST over Creek carry?

About 3,132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Aspen ST over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Aspen ST over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.