US Bridges

FAU 8361(YALE Ave over Posey Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.8 MI S of 131 ST S. · Structure no. 210430000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
356
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8361(YALE Ave over Posey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8361(YALE Ave over Posey 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 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8361(YALE Ave
CrossesPosey Creek
Location0.8 MI S of 131 ST S.
RouteCounty Highway 8361
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.96243, -95.9224
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2024)
Projected traffic569 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8361(YALE Ave over Posey Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 8361(YALE Ave over Posey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 8361(YALE Ave over Posey Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8361(YALE Ave over Posey Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8361(YALE Ave over Posey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.