US Bridges

23rd ST over Broken Arrow Creek

Poor

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 193rd E. .8S of 111th S. · Structure no. 184710000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,184
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd ST over Broken Arrow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23rd ST over Broken Arrow Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,184 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,112 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries23rd ST
CrossesBroken Arrow Creek
Location193rd E. .8S of 111th S.
RouteCounty Highway 7245
Coordinates35.99035, -95.76174
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,184 (2022)
Projected traffic3,112 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$457,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 23rd ST over Broken Arrow Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd ST over Broken Arrow 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 23rd ST over Broken Arrow Creek carry?

About 4,184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 23rd ST over Broken Arrow Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd ST over Broken Arrow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.