US Bridges

Gilcrease Expwy over Dirty Butter Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .25MI West of Peoria · Structure no. 281530000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilcrease Expwy over Dirty Butter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gilcrease Expwy over Dirty Butter Creek 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,200 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGilcrease Expwy
CrossesDirty Butter Creek
Location.25MI West of Peoria
RouteCity Street E0566
Coordinates36.1975, -95.97694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2022)
Projected traffic31,200 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$300,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilcrease Expwy over Dirty Butter Creek built?

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

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

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gilcrease Expwy over Dirty Butter Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Gilcrease Expwy over Dirty Butter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.