US Bridges

N3920 33rd W. Ave over Nickle Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 33rd W. .9S 81st S. · Structure no. 197670000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,626
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3920 33rd W. Ave over Nickle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3920 33rd W. Ave over Nickle 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 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 1,626 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,602 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN3920 33rd W. Ave
CrossesNickle Creek
Location33rd W. .9S 81st S.
RouteCounty Highway N3920
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.03459, -96.02964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,626 (2024)
Projected traffic2,602 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3920 33rd W. Ave over Nickle Creek built?

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

What condition is N3920 33rd W. Ave over Nickle 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N3920 33rd W. Ave over Nickle Creek carry?

About 1,626 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3920 33rd W. Ave over Nickle Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N3920 33rd W. Ave over Nickle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.