US Bridges

5010C over Washita River

FairPosted for load

Murray County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI W of Dougherty · Structure no. 152030000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5010C over Washita River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5010C over Washita River in Murray County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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Carries5010C
CrossesWashita River
Location0.5 MI W of Dougherty
RouteCounty Highway 5010C
CountyMurray County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.3973, -97.06738
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5010C over Washita River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5010C over Washita River 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 5010C over Washita River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5010C over Washita River?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 5010C over Washita River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.