US Bridges

Gilcrease Expwy over Dirty Butter Creek Trib.

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · On/Off Ramp to Mohawk Blv · Structure no. 281520000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilcrease Expwy over Dirty Butter Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Gilcrease Expwy over Dirty Butter Creek Trib. in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesGilcrease Expwy
CrossesDirty Butter Creek Trib.
LocationOn/Off Ramp to Mohawk Blv
RouteCity Street E0567
Coordinates36.19611, -95.97833
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$300,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilcrease Expwy over Dirty Butter Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilcrease Expwy over Dirty Butter Creek Trib. 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 Gilcrease Expwy over Dirty Butter Creek Trib. carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gilcrease Expwy over Dirty Butter Creek Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Gilcrease Expwy over Dirty Butter Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.