US Bridges

S.H. 266 over Bird Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .25 West of Rogers C/L · Structure no. 309990000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
478 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 266 over Bird Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 266 over Bird Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,240 by 2042. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 266
CrossesBird Creek
Location.25 West of Rogers C/L
RouteState Highway 266
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.22295, -95.82046
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length478 ft (145.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2022)
Projected traffic14,240 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 266 over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 266 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 266 over Bird Creek carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 266 over Bird Creek?

The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 266 over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.