US Bridges

N3997 (77 E Ave) over Little Haikey Creek

FairPosted for load

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 79 TH & 77 E Ave. · Structure no. 235370000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3997 (77 E Ave) over Little Haikey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N3997 (77 E Ave) over Little Haikey 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN3997 (77 E Ave)
CrossesLittle Haikey Creek
Location79 TH & 77 E Ave.
RouteCity Street N3997
Coordinates36.04839, -95.89136
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3997 (77 E Ave) over Little Haikey Creek built?

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

What condition is N3997 (77 E Ave) over Little Haikey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N3997 (77 E Ave) over Little Haikey Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N3997 (77 E Ave) over Little Haikey Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns N3997 (77 E Ave) over Little Haikey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.