US Bridges

N3980(YALE Ave. over S. Fork Little Joe Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5800 S. Yale Ave. · Structure no. 277890000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,530
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3980(YALE Ave. over S. Fork Little Joe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3980(YALE Ave. over S. Fork Little Joe Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN3980(YALE Ave.
CrossesS. Fork Little Joe Creek
Location5800 S. Yale Ave.
RouteCity Street E0591
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.07969, -95.92194
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,530 (2022)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 N3980(YALE Ave. over S. Fork Little Joe Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3980(YALE Ave. over S. Fork Little Joe 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N3980(YALE Ave. over S. Fork Little Joe Creek carry?

About 5,530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N3980(YALE Ave. over S. Fork Little Joe Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns N3980(YALE Ave. over S. Fork Little Joe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.