US Bridges

E.71st St. over Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5.5 MI E US-169 · Structure no. 276320000000000

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.71st St. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E.71st St. over Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 44 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE.71st St.
CrossesCreek
Location5.5 MI E US-169
RouteCity Street 51
Coordinates36.06037, -95.77306
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic20,000 (2022)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E.71st St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is E.71st St. over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E.71st St. over Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E.71st St. over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E.71st St. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.