US Bridges

FAU 8321 (lewis Av over Joe Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 6000 S Lewis Ave · Structure no. 270800000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8321 (lewis Av over Joe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8321 (lewis Av over Joe Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,400 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8321 (lewis Av
CrossesJoe Creek
Location6000 S Lewis Ave
RouteCity Street 8321
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.07652, -95.95806
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2022)
Projected traffic50,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8321 (lewis Av over Joe Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8321 (lewis Av over Joe 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8321 (lewis Av over Joe Creek carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8321 (lewis Av over Joe Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8321 (lewis Av over Joe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.