US Bridges

IRR 5682C over N. Canadian River

PoorPosted for load

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · .8 MI N CO Line · Structure no. 124860000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
709 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 5682C over N. Canadian River is a steel truss - thru carrying IRR 5682C over N. Canadian River in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 709 ft (216.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIRR 5682C
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location.8 MI N CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 5682C
Coordinates35.38552, -95.88694
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
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.
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 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length709 ft (216.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR 5682C over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR 5682C over N. Canadian River 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 2023.

How much traffic does IRR 5682C over N. Canadian River carry?

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

How long is IRR 5682C over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 709 ft (216.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 5682C over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.