US Bridges

N4026 (122 Ave.) over Ford Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5200 S 122 Ave.E · Structure no. 189790000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,264
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4026 (122 Ave.) over Ford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N4026 (122 Ave.) over Ford 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 3,264 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,222 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN4026 (122 Ave.)
CrossesFord Creek
Location5200 S 122 Ave.E
RouteCity Street N4026
Coordinates36.08849, -95.84065
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,264 (2022)
Projected traffic5,222 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 N4026 (122 Ave.) over Ford Creek built?

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

What condition is N4026 (122 Ave.) over Ford 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 N4026 (122 Ave.) over Ford Creek carry?

About 3,264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N4026 (122 Ave.) over Ford Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns N4026 (122 Ave.) over Ford Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.