US Bridges

N3970 (harvard) over Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · Harvard Ave .8S 126th N · Structure no. 304460000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
956
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3970 (harvard) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N3970 (harvard) over Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 956 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN3970 (harvard)
CrossesCreek
LocationHarvard Ave .8S 126th N
RouteCounty Highway N3970
Coordinates36.32611, -95.93806
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic956 (2024)
Projected traffic1,530 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3970 (harvard) over Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3970 (harvard) over 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 N3970 (harvard) over Creek carry?

About 956 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N3970 (harvard) over Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N3970 (harvard) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.