US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Nellie Bly Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oklahoma · 7.4 MI N Tulsa C/L · Structure no. 155040000000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Nellie Bly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 75 over Nellie Bly Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 years old, older 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,240 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesNellie Bly Creek
Location7.4 MI N Tulsa C/L
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyWashington County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.52995, -95.92783
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2022)
Projected traffic22,240 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over Nellie Bly Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is U.S. 75 over Nellie Bly Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 75 over Nellie Bly Creek carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over Nellie Bly Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns U.S. 75 over Nellie Bly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.