US Bridges

5106C/ E0850 over Pecan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1N; 2.6W of US 69& 62 · Structure no. 105530000000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5106C/ E0850 over Pecan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5106C/ E0850 over Pecan Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries5106C/ E0850
CrossesPecan Creek
Location1N; 2.6W of US 69& 62
RouteCounty Highway 5106C
Coordinates35.78395, -95.45001
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.3 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic960 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$709,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5106C/ E0850 over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5106C/ E0850 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 5106C/ E0850 over Pecan Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5106C/ E0850 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 5106C/ E0850 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.