US Bridges

U.S. 75 SB over Bird Creek Oflow

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 6.3 MI N of I-244 · Structure no. 224090000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
414 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 SB over Bird Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75 SB over Bird Creek Oflow 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 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75 SB
CrossesBird Creek Oflow
Location6.3 MI N of I-244
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.24065, -95.94343
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
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$4.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is U.S. 75 SB over Bird Creek Oflow 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 October 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 SB over Bird Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.