US Bridges

W Tuscon ST over Broken Arrow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.6 MI E of 177 E Ave · Structure no. 197740000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,627
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Tuscon ST over Broken Arrow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W Tuscon ST over Broken Arrow 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,627 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW Tuscon ST
CrossesBroken Arrow Creek
Location0.6 MI E of 177 E Ave
RouteCounty Highway 8120
Coordinates35.98835, -95.7691
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,627 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$524,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Tuscon ST over Broken Arrow Creek built?

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

What condition is W Tuscon ST over Broken Arrow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does W Tuscon ST over Broken Arrow Creek carry?

About 2,627 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Tuscon ST over Broken Arrow Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W Tuscon ST over Broken Arrow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.