US Bridges

N3986 (joplin) over Little Joe Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5300 S Joplin Ave. · Structure no. 152390000000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
448
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3986 (joplin) over Little Joe Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying N3986 (joplin) over Little Joe Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 64 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN3986 (joplin)
CrossesLittle Joe Creek
Location5300 S Joplin Ave.
RouteCity Street N3986
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08544, -95.91057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2022)
Projected traffic717 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N3986 (joplin) over Little Joe Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is N3986 (joplin) over Little Joe 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N3986 (joplin) over Little Joe Creek carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3986 (joplin) over Little Joe Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N3986 (joplin) over Little Joe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.