US Bridges

5726C over Lost Man Creek Trib.

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Oklahoma · 4.5W of Burbank · Structure no. 029390000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5726C over Lost Man Creek Trib. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5726C over Lost Man Creek Trib. 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 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 297 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Carries5726C
CrossesLost Man Creek Trib.
Location4.5W of Burbank
RouteCounty Highway 5726C
Coordinates36.70136, -96.64316
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2022)
Projected traffic475 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5726C over Lost Man Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is 5726C over Lost Man Creek Trib. 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 5726C over Lost Man Creek Trib. carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 5726C over Lost Man Creek Trib.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 5726C over Lost Man Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.