US Bridges

5710C (shell CR RD over Shell Creek Lake

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI E of 177 ST W · Structure no. 012890000000000

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
756 ft
42 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5710C (shell CR RD over Shell Creek Lake is a concrete slab carrying 5710C (shell CR RD over Shell Creek Lake 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 756 ft (230.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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Carries5710C (shell CR RD
CrossesShell Creek Lake
Location0.5 MI E of 177 ST W
RouteCity Street 5710C
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.18058, -96.17969
Functional classUrban 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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans42
Design loadHS 20
Structure length756 ft (230.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$921,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5710C (shell CR RD over Shell Creek Lake built?

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

What condition is 5710C (shell CR RD over Shell Creek Lake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 5710C (shell CR RD over Shell Creek Lake carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5710C (shell CR RD over Shell Creek Lake?

The structure is 756 ft (230.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 5710C (shell CR RD over Shell Creek Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.