5146C over Pecan Creek
PoorPosted for loadMuskogee County, Oklahoma · 4.6 MI SE of SH 16 · Structure no. 020560000000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5146C over Pecan Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 5146C over Pecan Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 97 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 5146C over Pecan Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is 5146C over Pecan 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 5146C over Pecan Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 5146C over Pecan Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 5146C over Pecan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.