US Bridges

FAS 5754 over Niciola Creek

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Oklahoma · 3.5N&2.5W of Hominy · Structure no. 092600000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 5754 over Niciola Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 5754 over Niciola 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFAS 5754
CrossesNiciola Creek
Location3.5N&2.5W of Hominy
RouteCounty Highway 5754
Coordinates36.46499, -96.4318
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2022)
Projected traffic102 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 5754 over Niciola Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 5754 over Niciola 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 FAS 5754 over Niciola Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 5754 over Niciola Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 5754 over Niciola Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.