US Bridges

5404C over Wolfe Creek

Good

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 1/2 N. 3/4 W. of Welty · Structure no. 223060000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5404C over Wolfe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5404C over Wolfe Creek in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries5404C
CrossesWolfe Creek
Location1/2 N. 3/4 W. of Welty
RouteCounty Highway 5404C
Coordinates35.62462, -96.42031
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic832 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$495,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5404C over Wolfe Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5404C over Wolfe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 5404C over Wolfe Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5404C over Wolfe Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 5404C over Wolfe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.