US Bridges

Liberty Rd. over Cane Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 1.2 E SH52 · Structure no. 071840000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Rd. over Cane Creek Trib. is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Rd. over Cane Creek Trib. in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLiberty Rd.
CrossesCane Creek Trib.
Location1.2 E SH52
RouteCounty Highway 5621
Coordinates35.68229, -95.83363
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$323,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Rd. over Cane Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Rd. over Cane Creek Trib. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Liberty Rd. over Cane Creek Trib. carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Rd. over Cane Creek Trib.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Rd. over Cane Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.