FAU 8120 (121 ST S
Carrying FAU 8120 (121 ST S over CREEK
0.1 MI E OF 177 E AVE, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAU 8120 (121 ST S
The FAU 8120 (121 ST S bridge in Tulsa, Oklahoma carries FAU 8120 (121 ST S over CREEK. It was built in 1946, making it 80 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,627 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oklahoma bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAU 8120 (121 ST S compares
Live comparison across Oklahoma.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1946
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,627 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 104660000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
FAU 8120 (121 ST S is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FAU 8120 (121 ST S against other structures in Tulsa and across Oklahoma. Oklahoma bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FAU 8120 (121 ST S?
FAU 8120 (121 ST S in Tulsa, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAU 8120 (121 ST S inspected?
FAU 8120 (121 ST S's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,627 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 8120 (121 ST S is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAU 8120 (121 ST S?
FAU 8120 (121 ST S has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 8120 (121 ST S?
FAU 8120 (121 ST S is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is FAU 8120 (121 ST S and does age affect safety?
FAU 8120 (121 ST S was built in 1946, making it 80 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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