US Bridges

D0579 over Flint Creek

PoorPosted for load

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 5.0 MI S Colcord · Structure no. 032240000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D0579 over Flint Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying D0579 over Flint Creek in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesD0579
CrossesFlint Creek
Location5.0 MI S Colcord
RouteCounty Highway D0579
Coordinates36.19417, -94.70734
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$804,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D0579 over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is D0579 over Flint Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does D0579 over Flint Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D0579 over Flint Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns D0579 over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.