US Bridges

S.H. 20 over Horsepen Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 5.2 E JCT S.H. 11 · Structure no. 317990000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 20 over Horsepen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 20 over Horsepen Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesS.H. 20
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location5.2 E JCT S.H. 11
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates36.36556, -95.90056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 20 over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 20 over Horsepen 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 20 over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 20 over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 20 over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.