US Bridges

5106C over Creek

FairPosted for load

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1.1 MI N of SH 16 · Structure no. 069780000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5106C over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 5106C over Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries5106C
CrossesCreek
Location1.1 MI N of SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 5106C
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.75542, -95.50012
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$294,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5106C over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5106C 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 5106C over Creek carry?

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

How long is 5106C over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 5106C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.