5142C over Creek
PoorPosted for loadMuskogee County, Oklahoma · 3.6S of SH 16 · Structure no. 002800000000000
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5142C over Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 5142C over Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 114 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5142C over Creek built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is 5142C over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does 5142C over Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 5142C over Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 5142C over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.