US Bridges

FAU 8440(E 46 TH N over Valley View Creek

FairPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 800 E 46 St. N · Structure no. 194360000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8440(E 46 TH N over Valley View Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8440(E 46 TH N over Valley View Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,560 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8440(E 46 TH N
CrossesValley View Creek
Location800 E 46 St. N
RouteCity Street 8440
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.22042, -95.98072
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2022)
Projected traffic14,560 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$699,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8440(E 46 TH N over Valley View Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8440(E 46 TH N over Valley View 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8440(E 46 TH N over Valley View Creek carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8440(E 46 TH N over Valley View Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8440(E 46 TH N over Valley View Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.