US Bridges

FAU 8361 (yale) over Joe Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5400 S Yale Ave · Structure no. 163680000000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,233
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8361 (yale) over Joe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8361 (yale) over Joe Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 26,233 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,973 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8361 (yale)
CrossesJoe Creek
Location5400 S Yale Ave
RouteCity Street 8361
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08447, -95.92242
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,233 (2022)
Projected traffic41,973 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8361 (yale) over Joe Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is FAU 8361 (yale) over Joe 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 FAU 8361 (yale) over Joe Creek carry?

About 26,233 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8361 (yale) over Joe Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8361 (yale) over Joe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.