US Bridges

5636C over Creek

FairPosted for load

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 1.4 SW of I-40 · Structure no. 101470000000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5636C over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5636C over Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries5636C
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 SW of I-40
RouteCounty Highway 5636C
CountyOkmulgee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.41876, -96.02841
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic720 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$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5636C over Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5636C over Creek 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 5636C over Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5636C over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 5636C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.