US Bridges

N3974 (new Haven) over Little Joe Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5300 S New Haven · Structure no. 197580000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3974 (new Haven) over Little Joe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3974 (new Haven) 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN3974 (new Haven)
CrossesLittle Joe Creek
Location5300 S New Haven
RouteCity Street N3974
Coordinates36.08579, -95.93279
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$419,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3974 (new Haven) over Little Joe Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3974 (new Haven) 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 N3974 (new Haven) over Little Joe Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3974 (new Haven) over Little Joe Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N3974 (new Haven) over Little Joe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.