US Bridges

D0079 over Mission Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Oklahoma · 6.0 MI E of SH 10 · Structure no. 021390000000000

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D0079 over Mission Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying D0079 over Mission Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 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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CarriesD0079
CrossesMission Creek
Location6.0 MI E of SH 10
RouteCounty Highway D0079
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.86944, -96.0125
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating22.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 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 D0079 over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is D0079 over Mission 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 D0079 over Mission Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D0079 over Mission Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns D0079 over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.