US Bridges

N. 20th Street over Trib to Ranch Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI N of 86 ST · Structure no. 176830000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. 20th Street over Trib to Ranch Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying N. 20th Street over Trib to Ranch Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN. 20th Street
CrossesTrib to Ranch Creek
Location0.5 MI N of 86 ST
RouteCity Street E0505
Coordinates36.28594, -95.85591
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2022)
Projected traffic205 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. 20th Street over Trib to Ranch Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. 20th Street over Trib to Ranch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N. 20th Street over Trib to Ranch Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N. 20th Street over Trib to Ranch Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns N. 20th Street over Trib to Ranch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.