US Bridges

5748C over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Oklahoma · 11.5 W of Boulanger · Structure no. 026610000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5748C over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 5748C over Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Carries5748C
CrossesCreek
Location11.5 W of Boulanger
RouteCounty Highway 5748C
Coordinates36.96666, -96.42786
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5748C over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5748C over 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 5748C over Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 5748C over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 5748C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.