US Bridges

5166C over South Fork Creek

Good

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1.8S;2W of I-40& Turnpik · Structure no. 243230000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5166C over South Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5166C over South Fork Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries5166C
CrossesSouth Fork Creek
Location1.8S;2W of I-40& Turnpik
RouteCounty Highway 5166C
Coordinates35.45926, -95.20048
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5166C over South Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5166C over South Fork 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 5166C over South Fork Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5166C over South Fork Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 5166C over South Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.