US Bridges

N3973 over Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · S. 27th St. E · Structure no. 326220000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3973 over Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying N3973 over Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN3973
CrossesCreek
LocationS. 27th St. E
RouteCity Street N3973
Coordinates35.96191, -95.93422
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3973 over Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3973 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N3973 over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N3973 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns N3973 over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.