US Bridges

5028C over Mill Creek

Fair

Murray County, Oklahoma · 3.6 E 2.0 S.JCT.US177/SH7 · Structure no. 252600000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5028C over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5028C over Mill Creek in Murray County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries5028C
CrossesMill Creek
Location3.6 E 2.0 S.JCT.US177/SH7
RouteCounty Highway 50280
Coordinates34.47732, -96.90578
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic48 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 5028C over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5028C over Mill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 5028C over Mill Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5028C over Mill Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 5028C over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.