US Bridges

E0635 (e 46 St.) over Bell Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 9100 E 46 S · Structure no. 162770000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0635 (e 46 St.) over Bell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0635 (e 46 St.) over Bell 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0635 (e 46 St.)
CrossesBell Creek
Location9100 E 46 S
RouteCity Street E0635
Coordinates36.09777, -95.87488
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E0635 (e 46 St.) over Bell Creek built?

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

What condition is E0635 (e 46 St.) over Bell 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E0635 (e 46 St.) over Bell Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0635 (e 46 St.) over Bell Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E0635 (e 46 St.) over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.