5732C over South Elm Creek
PoorPosted for loadOsage County, Oklahoma · 2.3N of Foraker · Structure no. 090560000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5732C over South Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5732C over South Elm Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5732C over South Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5732C over South Elm 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 5732C over South Elm Creek carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 5732C over South Elm Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 5732C over South Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.