US Bridges

S.H. 135 over Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI W JCT US 169 · Structure no. 152550000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 135 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 135 over Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961, 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,120 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS.H. 135
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 MI W JCT US 169
RouteState Highway 135
Coordinates36.2639, -95.84984
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2022)
Projected traffic21,120 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$843,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 135 over Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 135 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 135 over Creek carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 135 over Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 135 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.