US Bridges

7214C(56th.ST.N) over Bird Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 56th St. N .7MI E HWY 169 · Structure no. 285110000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
727 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7214C(56th.ST.N) over Bird Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7214C(56th.ST.N) over Bird Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2044. The structure is 727 ft (221.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries7214C(56th.ST.N)
CrossesBird Creek
Location56th St. N .7MI E HWY 169
RouteCounty Highway 7214C
Coordinates36.235, -95.83444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length727 ft (221.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic816 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7214C(56th.ST.N) over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7214C(56th.ST.N) over Bird 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 7214C(56th.ST.N) over Bird Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 7214C(56th.ST.N) over Bird Creek?

The structure is 727 ft (221.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 7214C(56th.ST.N) over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.