US Bridges

D0185 over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Oklahoma · 2S 0.6E of Shidler · Structure no. 014090000000000

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D0185 over Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying D0185 over Salt Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesD0185
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2S 0.6E of Shidler
RouteCounty Highway D0185
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.75111, -96.64853
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$594,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D0185 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is D0185 over Salt 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does D0185 over Salt Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D0185 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns D0185 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.