US Bridges

23rd ST over Creek

FairPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 193rd E .3S of 51st S · Structure no. 193450000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,532
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd ST over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23rd ST over Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,532 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,214 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries23rd ST
CrossesCreek
Location193rd E .3S of 51st S
RouteCity Street 7245
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08591, -95.76181
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,532 (2022)
Projected traffic8,214 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$589,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 23rd ST over Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd ST over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 23rd ST over Creek carry?

About 12,532 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 23rd ST over Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd ST over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.