US Bridges

N3976 (kimberlycla over Posey Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.8 MI S of 131 ST · Structure no. 224120000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
576 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3976 (kimberlycla over Posey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3976 (kimberlycla over Posey 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN3976 (kimberlycla
CrossesPosey Creek
Location0.8 MI S of 131 ST
RouteCity Street N3976
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.96331, -95.93024
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length576 ft (175.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3976 (kimberlycla over Posey Creek built?

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

What condition is N3976 (kimberlycla 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N3976 (kimberlycla over Posey Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3976 (kimberlycla over Posey Creek?

The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N3976 (kimberlycla over Posey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.