US Bridges

FAU 8300(E 31st S over Mingo Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 9400 E 31st ST · Structure no. 164630000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,481
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8300(E 31st S over Mingo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8300(E 31st S over Mingo 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,481 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,170 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFAU 8300(E 31st S
CrossesMingo Creek
Location9400 E 31st ST
RouteCity Street 8300
Coordinates36.1189, -95.8703
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,481 (2022)
Projected traffic31,170 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8300(E 31st S over Mingo Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 8300(E 31st S over Mingo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8300(E 31st S over Mingo Creek carry?

About 19,481 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8300(E 31st S over Mingo Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8300(E 31st S over Mingo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.