US Bridges

FAU 8381(SHERIDAN over Fry Ditch #2

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 9700 S. Sheridan · Structure no. 275010000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8381(SHERIDAN over Fry Ditch #2 is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8381(SHERIDAN over Fry Ditch #2 in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,920 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8381(SHERIDAN
CrossesFry Ditch #2
Location9700 S. Sheridan
RouteCity Street 8381
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.02341, -95.90427
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2022)
Projected traffic13,920 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 8381(SHERIDAN over Fry Ditch #2 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8381(SHERIDAN over Fry Ditch #2 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 8381(SHERIDAN over Fry Ditch #2 carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8381(SHERIDAN over Fry Ditch #2?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8381(SHERIDAN over Fry Ditch #2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.