US Bridges

5472C over Little Hillibilly Creek

Fair

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI N US 62 · Structure no. 214920000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5472C over Little Hillibilly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5472C over Little Hillibilly Creek in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries5472C
CrossesLittle Hillibilly Creek
Location0.4 MI N US 62
RouteCounty Highway 5472C
Coordinates35.54003, -96.56528
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic960 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5472C over Little Hillibilly Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5472C over Little Hillibilly 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 5472C over Little Hillibilly Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5472C over Little Hillibilly Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 5472C over Little Hillibilly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.