US Bridges

5468C over Nuyaka Creek

Fair

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 7. S 1.3 W Okfuskee · Structure no. 041740000000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5468C over Nuyaka Creek is a concrete slab carrying 5468C over Nuyaka Creek in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries5468C
CrossesNuyaka Creek
Location7. S 1.3 W Okfuskee
RouteCounty Highway 5468C
CountyOkfuskee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.49309, -96.25334
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5468C over Nuyaka Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5468C over Nuyaka 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 5468C over Nuyaka Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5468C over Nuyaka Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 5468C over Nuyaka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.