US Bridges

5719C over German Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 4.5 MI NE of Avant · Structure no. 154170000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5719C over German Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5719C over German 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries5719C
CrossesGerman Creek
Location4.5 MI NE of Avant
RouteCounty Highway 5719C
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.53559, -96.0353
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2022)
Projected traffic394 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 5719C over German Creek built?

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

What condition is 5719C over German 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 5719C over German Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5719C over German Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 5719C over German Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.