US Bridges

IRR FAS 5622 over Deep Fork Overflow

FairPosted for load

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 6.1 N SH56 · Structure no. 063200000000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR FAS 5622 over Deep Fork Overflow is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR FAS 5622 over Deep Fork Overflow in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR FAS 5622
CrossesDeep Fork Overflow
Location6.1 N SH56
RouteCounty Highway 5622
Coordinates35.7039, -96.13956
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 IRR FAS 5622 over Deep Fork Overflow built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is IRR FAS 5622 over Deep Fork Overflow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR FAS 5622 over Deep Fork Overflow carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR FAS 5622 over Deep Fork Overflow?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns IRR FAS 5622 over Deep Fork Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.