US Bridges

IRR FAS 5755 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Oklahoma · 3N of Hominy · Structure no. 064390000000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR FAS 5755 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR FAS 5755 over Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR FAS 5755
CrossesCreek
Location3N of Hominy
RouteCounty Highway 5755
Coordinates36.47769, -96.40711
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$383,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR FAS 5755 over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR FAS 5755 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IRR FAS 5755 over Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR FAS 5755 over Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns IRR FAS 5755 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.