US Bridges

E0687 (98th St) over Fry Ditch Creek #2

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .2S of Creek Tp · Structure no. 323540000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0687 (98th St) over Fry Ditch Creek #2 is a concrete culvert carrying E0687 (98th St) over Fry Ditch Creek #2 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE0687 (98th St)
CrossesFry Ditch Creek #2
Location.2S of Creek Tp
RouteCounty Highway E0687
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.02274, -95.8913
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E0687 (98th St) over Fry Ditch Creek #2 built?

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

What condition is E0687 (98th St) over Fry Ditch Creek #2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does E0687 (98th St) over Fry Ditch Creek #2 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0687 (98th St) over Fry Ditch Creek #2?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E0687 (98th St) over Fry Ditch Creek #2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.