FAU 8220 (e 71st S over Joe Creek
PoorTulsa County, Oklahoma · 1600 E 71st Street · Structure no. 165480000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,523
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 8220 (e 71st S over Joe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8220 (e 71st S over Joe Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 14,523 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,237 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 8220 (e 71st S over Joe Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is FAU 8220 (e 71st S over Joe 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 8220 (e 71st S over Joe Creek carry?
About 14,523 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAU 8220 (e 71st S over Joe Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 8220 (e 71st S over Joe Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.