US Bridges

W Florence over Arkansas River Trib.

Poor

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .1E of Aspen Ave · Structure no. 307420000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,598
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Florence over Arkansas River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying W Florence over Arkansas River Trib. in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,598 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Florence
CrossesArkansas River Trib.
Location.1E of Aspen Ave
RouteCity Street E0700
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.00284, -95.81437
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,598 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Florence over Arkansas River Trib. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Florence over Arkansas River Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does W Florence over Arkansas River Trib. carry?

About 6,598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Florence over Arkansas River Trib.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns W Florence over Arkansas River Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.