US Bridges

N3970(HARVARD) over Posey Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .8 S of 141st S · Structure no. 331120000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,001
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3970(HARVARD) over Posey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N3970(HARVARD) over Posey 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 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 5,001 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,002 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN3970(HARVARD)
CrossesPosey Creek
Location.8 S of 141st S
RouteCounty Highway N3970
Coordinates35.94708, -95.94027
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 13 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,001 (2024)
Projected traffic8,002 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 N3970(HARVARD) over Posey Creek built?

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

What condition is N3970(HARVARD) over Posey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N3970(HARVARD) over Posey Creek carry?

About 5,001 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N3970(HARVARD) over Posey Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns N3970(HARVARD) over Posey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.