US Bridges

N4022 (117 E Ave.) over Trib to Bird Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI E of Hwy. 169 · Structure no. 188630000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4022 (117 E Ave.) over Trib to Bird Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4022 (117 E Ave.) over Trib to Bird Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN4022 (117 E Ave.)
CrossesTrib to Bird Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Hwy. 169
RouteCity Street N4022
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.27258, -95.84422
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed1.2 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 N4022 (117 E Ave.) over Trib to Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4022 (117 E Ave.) over Trib to Bird 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 N4022 (117 E Ave.) over Trib to Bird Creek carry?

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

How long is N4022 (117 E Ave.) over Trib to Bird Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns N4022 (117 E Ave.) over Trib to Bird Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.