US Bridges

5006C over Creek

Fair

Murray County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI E US 177 · Structure no. 079920000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5006C over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 5006C over Creek in Murray County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries5006C
CrossesCreek
Location0.9 MI E US 177
RouteCounty Highway 5006C
CountyMurray County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.56427, -96.95178
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5006C over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5006C over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 5006C over Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5006C over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 5006C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.