US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Polecat Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 4.8 MI N JCT SH 67 · Structure no. 161840000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
463 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Polecat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75 over Polecat Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 23,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,360 by 2042. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location4.8 MI N JCT SH 67
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.01567, -96.01145
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,350 (2022)
Projected traffic37,360 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 75 over Polecat 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 75 over Polecat Creek carry?

About 23,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.