US Bridges

5798C over Walnut Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 2 Mi. N.W. of Prue · Structure no. 154140000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
864
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5798C over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5798C over Walnut Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 864 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,382 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Carries5798C
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2 Mi. N.W. of Prue
RouteCounty Highway 5798C
Coordinates36.26901, -96.29682
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2022)
Projected traffic1,382 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 5798C over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5798C over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does 5798C over Walnut Creek carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5798C over Walnut Creek?

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

Who owns 5798C over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.