US Bridges

FAU 8120(121st. S) over Fry Creek #2

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI E of Sheridan · Structure no. 252010000000000

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,558
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8120(121st. S) over Fry Creek #2 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAU 8120(121st. S) over Fry Creek #2 in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 3,558 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,693 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 84 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 #2
Location0.5 MI E of Sheridan
RouteCity Street 8120
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.98826, -95.89558
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,558 (2022)
Projected traffic5,693 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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$612,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8120(121st. S) over Fry Creek #2 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FAU 8120(121st. S) over Fry Creek #2 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 8120(121st. S) over Fry Creek #2 carry?

About 3,558 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8120(121st. S) over Fry Creek #2?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8120(121st. S) over Fry Creek #2?

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