US Bridges

E3855(137th.W.AVE over Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 137th W Ave .1S of HWY 51 · Structure no. 164090000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,639
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E3855(137th.W.AVE over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E3855(137th.W.AVE over 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 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 1,639 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,622 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE3855(137th.W.AVE
CrossesCreek
Location137th W Ave .1S of HWY 51
RouteCounty Highway N3855
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.12757, -96.14599
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,639 (2024)
Projected traffic2,622 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$357,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E3855(137th.W.AVE over Creek built?

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

What condition is E3855(137th.W.AVE over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E3855(137th.W.AVE over Creek carry?

About 1,639 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E3855(137th.W.AVE over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E3855(137th.W.AVE over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.