US Bridges

5714C over Salt Creek

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Oklahoma · .3E of Burbank · Structure no. 032050000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5714C over Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 5714C over Salt 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 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5714C
CrossesSalt Creek
Location.3E of Burbank
RouteCounty Highway 5714C
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.69923, -96.72207
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2022)
Projected traffic326 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$646,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5714C over Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is 5714C over Salt 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 5714C over Salt Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 5714C over Salt Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 5714C over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.