US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Bird Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 6.8 MI N of I-244 · Structure no. 224060000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
368 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Bird Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75 over Bird Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 18,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,200 by 2042. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesBird Creek
Location6.8 MI N of I-244
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.24555, -95.93746
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,250 (2022)
Projected traffic29,200 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 75 over Bird 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 75 over Bird Creek carry?

About 18,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over Bird Creek?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.