US Bridges

5768C over Paula Creek

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · 11.5 E 3. N of Pawhuska · Structure no. 066160000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5768C over Paula Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5768C over Paula Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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Carries5768C
CrossesPaula Creek
Location11.5 E 3. N of Pawhuska
RouteCounty Highway 5768C
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.71125, -96.13477
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5768C over Paula Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5768C over Paula 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 5768C over Paula Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 5768C over Paula Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 5768C over Paula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.