Fern Mountain Rd. over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1N; .6W of US 69& 62 · Structure no. 140200000000000

Built: 1958; 67 years old
Condition: Good; inspected April 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 33 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 600; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fern Mountain Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fern Mountain Rd. over Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFern Mountain Rd.

CrossesCreek

Location1N; .6W of US 69& 62

RouteCounty Highway 5106C

CountyMuskogee County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates35.78395, -95.41645

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating34.5 US tons

Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)

Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation

Estimated improvement cost$225,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fern Mountain Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fern Mountain Rd. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Fern Mountain Rd. over Creek carry?

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

How long is Fern Mountain Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fern Mountain Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.