US Bridges

5438C over Creek

Fair

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · .5 N 7.E Weleetka · Structure no. 038360000000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5438C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5438C over Creek in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5438C
CrossesCreek
Location.5 N 7.E Weleetka
RouteCounty Highway 5438C
CountyOkfuskee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.34768, -96.00962
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5438C over Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5438C over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 5438C over Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5438C over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 5438C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.