US Bridges

E0637 (47 Pl.) over Joe Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 3500 E 47 Pl. · Structure no. 177530000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0637 (47 Pl.) over Joe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0637 (47 Pl.) over Joe 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE0637 (47 Pl.)
CrossesJoe Creek
Location3500 E 47 Pl.
RouteCity Street E0637
Coordinates36.09503, -95.93747
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E0637 (47 Pl.) over Joe Creek built?

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

What condition is E0637 (47 Pl.) over Joe 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E0637 (47 Pl.) over Joe Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0637 (47 Pl.) over Joe Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E0637 (47 Pl.) over Joe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.