US Bridges

FAS7240(AVERY Dr.) over Creek

Poor

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · Avery Dr. .3 MI E SH 97 · Structure no. 177510000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,284
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS7240(AVERY Dr.) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS7240(AVERY Dr.) over 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 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.

It carries about 5,284 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,455 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS7240(AVERY Dr.)
CrossesCreek
LocationAvery Dr. .3 MI E SH 97
RouteCounty Highway 7240
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.12087, -96.11051
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,284 (2024)
Projected traffic8,455 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS7240(AVERY Dr.) over Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS7240(AVERY Dr.) over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS7240(AVERY Dr.) over Creek carry?

About 5,284 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS7240(AVERY Dr.) over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAS7240(AVERY Dr.) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.