US Bridges

FAU 8261 (s.Union over Mooser Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5300 S. Union Ave. · Structure no. 275000000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8261 (s.Union over Mooser Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8261 (s.Union over Mooser 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8261 (s.Union
CrossesMooser Creek
Location5300 S. Union Ave.
RouteCity Street 8261
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08524, -96.0117
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 8261 (s.Union over Mooser Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 8261 (s.Union over Mooser 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 8261 (s.Union over Mooser Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8261 (s.Union over Mooser Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8261 (s.Union over Mooser Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.