US Bridges

New Orleans St. over Haikey Creek

Poor

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI E of Garnett RD · Structure no. 164640000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,722
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Orleans St. over Haikey Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying New Orleans St. over Haikey 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 4 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.

It carries about 10,722 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,642 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNew Orleans St.
CrossesHaikey Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Garnett RD
RouteCounty Highway 8160
Coordinates36.01731, -95.84861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,722 (2022)
Projected traffic3,642 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$519,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Orleans St. over Haikey Creek built?

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

What condition is New Orleans St. over Haikey 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does New Orleans St. over Haikey Creek carry?

About 10,722 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Orleans St. over Haikey Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns New Orleans St. over Haikey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.