US Bridges

FAU 8240 (61st Str over Joe Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 2100 E 61st Street · Structure no. 192090000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,249
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8240 (61st Str over Joe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8240 (61st Str over Joe Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 14,249 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,798 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8240 (61st Str
CrossesJoe Creek
Location2100 E 61st Street
RouteCity Street 8240
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.0752, -95.96074
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,249 (2022)
Projected traffic22,798 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8240 (61st Str over Joe Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8240 (61st Str over Joe 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 FAU 8240 (61st Str over Joe Creek carry?

About 14,249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8240 (61st Str over Joe Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8240 (61st Str over Joe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.