N3973 over Little Joe Creek
GoodTulsa County, Oklahoma · 5300 S Louisville · Structure no. 197570000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N3973 over Little Joe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3973 over Little Joe Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N3973 over Little Joe Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is N3973 over Little Joe 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does N3973 over Little Joe Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N3973 over Little Joe Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns N3973 over Little Joe Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.