US Bridges

5316C over Big Creek

Fair

Nowata County, Oklahoma · 5.2 MI NE of Childers · Structure no. 203000000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5316C over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 5316C over Big Creek in Nowata County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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Carries5316C
CrossesBig Creek
Location5.2 MI NE of Childers
RouteCounty Highway 5316C
CountyNowata County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.78544, -95.4697
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (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 closed16.2 mi (26 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5316C over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5316C over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 5316C over Big Creek carry?

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

How long is 5316C over Big Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 5316C over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.