US Bridges

Elm Pl. over Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI S of Kenosha · Structure no. 195180000000000

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,516
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Pl. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elm Pl. over Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,516 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,226 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesElm Pl.
CrossesCreek
Location0.3 MI S of Kenosha
RouteCity Street 8501
Coordinates36.05614, -95.79754
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,516 (2022)
Projected traffic47,226 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Elm Pl. over Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Elm Pl. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Pl. over Creek carry?

About 29,516 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm Pl. over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Pl. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.