US Bridges

FAU 8260 (51st Str over Ford Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 11300 E. 51st St. · Structure no. 226440000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
104 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8260 (51st Str over Ford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8260 (51st Str over Ford Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,600 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8260 (51st Str
CrossesFord Creek
Location11300 E. 51st St.
RouteCity Street 8260
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08958, -95.85084
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2022)
Projected traffic25,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8260 (51st Str over Ford Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8260 (51st Str over Ford 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 8260 (51st Str over Ford Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8260 (51st Str over Ford Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns FAU 8260 (51st Str over Ford Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.