US Bridges

E0710(121st St.) over Coal Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI E of US 75 · Structure no. 210210000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,029
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0710(121st St.) over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E0710(121st St.) over Coal Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, 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 5 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 9,029 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,446 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE0710(121st St.)
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.2 MI E of US 75
RouteCounty Highway 8120
Coordinates35.98831, -96.00728
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,029 (2024)
Projected traffic14,446 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$439,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0710(121st St.) over Coal Creek built?

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

What condition is E0710(121st St.) over Coal 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 E0710(121st St.) over Coal Creek carry?

About 9,029 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0710(121st St.) over Coal Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E0710(121st St.) over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.