US Bridges

S.H. 20 over Bird Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI E JCT SH 11 · Structure no. 243310000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
402 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 20 over Bird Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 20 over Bird Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,040 by 2042. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 20
CrossesBird Creek
Location0.5 MI E JCT SH 11
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates36.36673, -95.98456
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2022)
Projected traffic9,040 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 20 over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 20 over Bird 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 20 over Bird Creek carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 20 over Bird Creek?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 20 over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.