US Bridges

Hoffman Rd. 5630C over Cat Creek

PoorPosted for load

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 0.8 E US266 · Structure no. 054000000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoffman Rd. 5630C over Cat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hoffman Rd. 5630C over Cat Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHoffman Rd. 5630C
CrossesCat Creek
Location0.8 E US266
RouteCounty Highway 5630C
Coordinates35.49265, -95.85793
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$331,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoffman Rd. 5630C over Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoffman Rd. 5630C over Cat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Hoffman Rd. 5630C over Cat Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hoffman Rd. 5630C over Cat Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hoffman Rd. 5630C over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.