US Bridges

E0450 over Blackjack Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.1E of N 5th Street · Structure no. 289590000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0450 over Blackjack Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E0450 over Blackjack Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE0450
CrossesBlackjack Creek
Location0.1E of N 5th Street
RouteCity Street 450
Coordinates36.3655, -95.82808
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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$728,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0450 over Blackjack Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0450 over Blackjack 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E0450 over Blackjack Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0450 over Blackjack Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E0450 over Blackjack Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.