US Bridges

D0180 over Salt Creek

Poor

Osage County, Oklahoma · 2S 5W of Shidler · Structure no. 012860000000000

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D0180 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying D0180 over Salt Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesD0180
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2S 5W of Shidler
RouteCounty Highway D0180
Coordinates36.75192, -96.67246
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$278,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D0180 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is D0180 over Salt 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does D0180 over Salt Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D0180 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns D0180 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.