US Bridges

5304C over Snow Creek

Fair

Nowata County, Oklahoma · 11.2 MI NE of SH 10 · Structure no. 245680000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5304C over Snow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 5304C over Snow Creek in Nowata 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 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 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries5304C
CrossesSnow Creek
Location11.2 MI NE of SH 10
RouteCounty Highway 5304C
Coordinates36.98593, -95.51864
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$568,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5304C over Snow Creek built?

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

What condition is 5304C over Snow 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 5304C over Snow Creek carry?

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

How long is 5304C over Snow Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 5304C over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.