US Bridges

FAU 8280 (w. 41st) over Prattville Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · W 41st .3 MI E HWY 97 · Structure no. 245940000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8280 (w. 41st) over Prattville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8280 (w. 41st) over Prattville Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8280 (w. 41st)
CrossesPrattville Creek
LocationW 41st .3 MI E HWY 97
RouteCity Street 8280
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.10445, -96.11046
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 8280 (w. 41st) over Prattville Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8280 (w. 41st) over Prattville 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 8280 (w. 41st) over Prattville Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8280 (w. 41st) over Prattville Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns FAU 8280 (w. 41st) over Prattville Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.