US Bridges

Riverside Dr. over Fred Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 8500 S. Riverside Dr. · Structure no. 271890000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Dr. over Fred Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Dr. over Fred 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 5 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,360 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Dr.
CrossesFred Creek
Location8500 S. Riverside Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.04303, -95.96295
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2022)
Projected traffic31,360 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Dr. over Fred Creek built?

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

What condition is Riverside Dr. over Fred 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Dr. over Fred Creek carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Dr. over Fred Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns Riverside Dr. over Fred Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.