US Bridges

5170C over Dirty Creek

Good

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 2.8S;1.3W of Webbers Fall · Structure no. 213290000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5170C over Dirty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5170C over Dirty Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries5170C
CrossesDirty Creek
Location2.8S;1.3W of Webbers Fall
RouteCounty Highway 5170C
Coordinates35.47086, -95.15031
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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$716,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5170C over Dirty Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5170C over Dirty 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 5170C over Dirty Creek carry?

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

How long is 5170C over Dirty Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 5170C over Dirty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.