US Bridges

N3984 (s. Fulton) over N. Fork Little Joe

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .4E .1N of 51st · Structure no. 323610000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3984 (s. Fulton) over N. Fork Little Joe is a concrete culvert carrying N3984 (s. Fulton) over N. Fork Little Joe in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN3984 (s. Fulton)
CrossesN. Fork Little Joe
Location.4E .1N of 51st
RouteCounty Highway N3984
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.0907, -95.91565
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 N3984 (s. Fulton) over N. Fork Little Joe built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3984 (s. Fulton) over N. Fork Little Joe 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 N3984 (s. Fulton) over N. Fork Little Joe carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N3984 (s. Fulton) over N. Fork Little Joe?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns N3984 (s. Fulton) over N. Fork Little Joe?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.