US Bridges

FAU 8300 (31st St. over Audubon Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 7600 E. 31st St. · Structure no. 271900000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,481
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8300 (31st St. over Audubon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8300 (31st St. over Audubon Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 19,481 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,170 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8300 (31st St.
CrossesAudubon Creek
Location7600 E. 31st St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.11859, -95.89341
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic19,481 (2022)
Projected traffic31,170 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 FAU 8300 (31st St. over Audubon Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8300 (31st St. over Audubon 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 FAU 8300 (31st St. over Audubon Creek carry?

About 19,481 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8300 (31st St. over Audubon Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 8300 (31st St. over Audubon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.