US Bridges

FAU 8340 (E.41 St. over Bell Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 9200 E. 41st St. S. · Structure no. 209710000000000

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,160
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8340 (E.41 St. over Bell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8340 (E.41 St. over Bell Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 40 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 19,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,656 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 8340 (E.41 St.
CrossesBell Creek
Location9200 E. 41st St. S.
RouteCity Street 8340
Coordinates36.10431, -95.87292
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,160 (2022)
Projected traffic30,656 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8340 (E.41 St. over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FAU 8340 (E.41 St. over Bell 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8340 (E.41 St. over Bell Creek carry?

About 19,160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8340 (E.41 St. over Bell Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAU 8340 (E.41 St. over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.