US Bridges

FAU8541(193rd E.Av over Spunky Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 193 E Ave .3 MI S 11 ST · Structure no. 189780000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,665
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU8541(193rd E.Av over Spunky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU8541(193rd E.Av over Spunky 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 5,665 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,064 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAU8541(193rd E.Av
CrossesSpunky Creek
Location193 E Ave .3 MI S 11 ST
RouteCity Street 8541
Coordinates36.14475, -95.76177
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,665 (2022)
Projected traffic9,064 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FAU8541(193rd E.Av over Spunky Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU8541(193rd E.Av over Spunky 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU8541(193rd E.Av over Spunky Creek carry?

About 5,665 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU8541(193rd E.Av over Spunky Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAU8541(193rd E.Av over Spunky Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.