US Bridges

FAU 8301 (peoria) over Polecat Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.8 MI S of 96 ST South · Structure no. 165450000000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,747
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8301 (peoria) over Polecat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8301 (peoria) over Polecat Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 6,747 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,795 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 8301 (peoria)
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location0.8 MI S of 96 ST South
RouteCity Street 8301
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.01257, -95.97594
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,747 (2022)
Projected traffic10,795 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$907,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8301 (peoria) over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FAU 8301 (peoria) over Polecat 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8301 (peoria) over Polecat Creek carry?

About 6,747 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8301 (peoria) over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8301 (peoria) over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.