US Bridges

FAU 8200 (81 St.) over Fred Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 2200 E 81 St. · Structure no. 215830000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8200 (81 St.) over Fred Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8200 (81 St.) over Fred Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 8200 (81 St.)
CrossesFred Creek
Location2200 E 81 St.
RouteCity Street 8200
Coordinates36.04627, -95.96214
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8200 (81 St.) over Fred Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8200 (81 St.) over Fred 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 8200 (81 St.) over Fred Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8200 (81 St.) over Fred Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8200 (81 St.) over Fred Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.