US Bridges

N3975 (pitt.) over Vensel Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 8200 S Pitt. · Structure no. 188660000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3975 (pitt.) over Vensel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3975 (pitt.) over Vensel 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN3975 (pitt.)
CrossesVensel Creek
Location8200 S Pitt.
RouteCity Street N3975
Coordinates36.04297, -95.93172
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 N3975 (pitt.) over Vensel Creek built?

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

What condition is N3975 (pitt.) over Vensel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does N3975 (pitt.) over Vensel Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3975 (pitt.) over Vensel Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns N3975 (pitt.) over Vensel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.