US Bridges

5th Ave. over Trib to Bird Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .1W of U.S. 169 Front. RD · Structure no. 264650000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Ave. over Trib to Bird Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5th Ave. over Trib to Bird Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries5th Ave.
CrossesTrib to Bird Creek
Location.1W of U.S. 169 Front. RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.25906, -95.85052
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Ave. over Trib to Bird Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Ave. over Trib to Bird 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Ave. over Trib to Bird Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5th Ave. over Trib to Bird Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 5th Ave. over Trib to Bird Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.