5318C over Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadNowata County, Oklahoma · 2.5 MI SW of US 60 · Structure no. 105780000000000
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5318C over Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5318C over Fork Creek in Nowata County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5318C over Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5318C over Fork 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 5318C over Fork Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 5318C over Fork Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 5318C over Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.