US Bridges

Aspen ST over Turtle Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI S of Houston · Structure no. 162130000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,046
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aspen ST over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Aspen ST over Turtle Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 21,046 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,010 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAspen ST
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Houston
RouteCity Street 8481
Coordinates36.03931, -95.81547
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,046 (2022)
Projected traffic31,010 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aspen ST over Turtle 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Aspen ST over Turtle Creek carry?

About 21,046 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Aspen ST over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Aspen ST over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.