US Bridges

7208C over Bird Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .8E of Elwood · Structure no. 265150000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,571
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7208C over Bird Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7208C over Bird Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,571 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,113 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries7208C
CrossesBird Creek
Location.8E of Elwood
RouteCounty Highway 7208C
Coordinates36.34385, -95.97571
Functional classRural Major 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,571 (2024)
Projected traffic4,113 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7208C over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7208C 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 2023.

How much traffic does 7208C over Bird Creek carry?

About 2,571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7208C over Bird Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 7208C over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.