US Bridges

FAU 8240 (61st Str over Mingo Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 9500 E 61st Street · Structure no. 235350000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8240 (61st Str over Mingo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8240 (61st Str over Mingo Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,560 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8240 (61st Str
CrossesMingo Creek
Location9500 E 61st Street
RouteCity Street 8240
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.07529, -95.87104
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2022)
Projected traffic26,560 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8240 (61st Str over Mingo Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8240 (61st Str over Mingo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8240 (61st Str over Mingo Creek carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8240 (61st Str over Mingo Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8240 (61st Str over Mingo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.