US Bridges

5168C over Dirty Creek

Good

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 3.3S;.5E of Webbers Falls · Structure no. 246030000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5168C over Dirty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5168C over Dirty Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5168C
CrossesDirty Creek
Location3.3S;.5E of Webbers Falls
RouteCounty Highway 5168C
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45816, -95.12189
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 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$719,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5168C over Dirty Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5168C 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 5168C over Dirty Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5168C over Dirty Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 5168C over Dirty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.