US Bridges

N3985 Hudson Ave. over Little Joe Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5400 S. Hudson Ave. · Structure no. 274990000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3985 Hudson Ave. over Little Joe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3985 Hudson Ave. over Little Joe 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN3985 Hudson Ave.
CrossesLittle Joe Creek
Location5400 S. Hudson Ave.
RouteCity Street N3985
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08404, -95.91347
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N3985 Hudson Ave. over Little Joe Creek built?

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

What condition is N3985 Hudson Ave. over Little Joe 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N3985 Hudson Ave. over Little Joe Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3985 Hudson Ave. over Little Joe Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N3985 Hudson Ave. over Little Joe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.