US Bridges

5436C over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 1.1 S 2.E Weleetka · Structure no. 049850000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
97 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5436C over Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying 5436C over Rock Creek in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries5436C
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.1 S 2.E Weleetka
RouteCounty Highway 5436C
CountyOkfuskee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.31884, -96.10435
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic528 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5436C over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5436C over Rock 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 5436C over Rock Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5436C over Rock Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 5436C over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.