US Bridges

IRR 5462C over Creek

Fair

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 3.S 6.E Pharoah · Structure no. 042690000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 5462C over Creek is a concrete slab carrying IRR 5462C over Creek in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR 5462C
CrossesCreek
Location3.S 6.E Pharoah
RouteCounty Highway 5462C
CountyOkfuskee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.37664, -96.01688
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2022)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR 5462C over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR 5462C 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 IRR 5462C over Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR 5462C over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 5462C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.