US Bridges

W 53rd St. S. over Mooser Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 3200 W. 53rd St. S. · Structure no. 282220000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 53rd St. S. over Mooser Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 53rd St. S. over Mooser Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 53rd St. S.
CrossesMooser Creek
Location3200 W. 53rd St. S.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.08574, -96.02741
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 53rd St. S. over Mooser Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 53rd St. S. over Mooser 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W 53rd St. S. over Mooser Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W 53rd St. S. over Mooser Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W 53rd St. S. over Mooser Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.