US Bridges

Creek Tp over Polecat Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 06.67S · Structure no. 231200000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
502 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,850
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Creek Tp over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek Tp over Polecat Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,960 by 2042. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesCreek Tp
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location06.67S
Coordinates36.01459, -95.98251
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,850 (2022)
Projected traffic26,960 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Tp over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Tp over Polecat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Creek Tp over Polecat Creek carry?

About 16,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Creek Tp over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Tp over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.