US Bridges

5608C over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 1.3 W Preston-Old US75 · Structure no. 090080000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5608C over Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5608C over Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries5608C
CrossesCreek
Location1.3 W Preston-Old US75
RouteCounty Highway 5608C
Coordinates35.71159, -96.00706
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 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$323,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5608C over Creek built?

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

What condition is 5608C over 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 5608C over Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5608C over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 5608C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.