US Bridges

Elm St. over Aspen Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI S of Houston · Structure no. 195190000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,167
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm St. over Aspen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elm St. over Aspen Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1979, 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 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 23,167 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,547 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElm St.
CrossesAspen Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Houston
RouteCity Street 8501
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.03823, -95.79758
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,167 (2022)
Projected traffic32,547 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm St. over Aspen Creek built?

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

What condition is Elm St. over Aspen 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 Elm St. over Aspen Creek carry?

About 23,167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm St. over Aspen Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Elm St. over Aspen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.