US Bridges

E0596(1 St. W.) over Bigheart Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 1st W of 65th W Ave. · Structure no. 195360000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,473
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0596(1 St. W.) over Bigheart Creek is a steel culvert carrying E0596(1 St. W.) over Bigheart 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 2,473 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,957 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE0596(1 St. W.)
CrossesBigheart Creek
Location1st W of 65th W Ave.
RouteCounty Highway E0594
Coordinates36.15415, -96.06768
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,473 (2024)
Projected traffic3,957 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0596(1 St. W.) over Bigheart Creek built?

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

What condition is E0596(1 St. W.) over Bigheart 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E0596(1 St. W.) over Bigheart Creek carry?

About 2,473 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0596(1 St. W.) over Bigheart Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns E0596(1 St. W.) over Bigheart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.