US Bridges

FAU 8120(121st S. over Fry Creek #1

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Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 121st. .5MI. E. Memorial · Structure no. 249210000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,381
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8120(121st S. over Fry Creek #1 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAU 8120(121st S. over Fry Creek #1 in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,410 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8120(121st S.
CrossesFry Creek #1
Location121st. .5MI. E. Memorial
RouteCity Street 8120
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.98826, -95.87744
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,381 (2022)
Projected traffic5,410 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$599,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8120(121st S. over Fry Creek #1 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8120(121st S. over Fry Creek #1 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 8120(121st S. over Fry Creek #1 carry?

About 3,381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8120(121st S. over Fry Creek #1?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8120(121st S. over Fry Creek #1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.