US Bridges

5740C over Creek

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · 7 Mi. S. of Fairfax · Structure no. 134230000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5740C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5740C over Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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Carries5740C
CrossesCreek
Location7 Mi. S. of Fairfax
RouteCounty Highway 5740C
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.45614, -96.70236
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 5740C over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5740C over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 5740C over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5740C over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 5740C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.