US Bridges

E0540(E 56th ST N) over Valley View Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 450 E. 56th ST N. · Structure no. 291730000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0540(E 56th ST N) over Valley View Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0540(E 56th ST N) over Valley View Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE0540(E 56th ST N)
CrossesValley View Creek
Location450 E. 56th ST N.
RouteCity Street E0540
Coordinates36.23493, -95.99014
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0540(E 56th ST N) over Valley View Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0540(E 56th ST N) over Valley View 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E0540(E 56th ST N) over Valley View Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0540(E 56th ST N) over Valley View Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E0540(E 56th ST N) over Valley View Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.