US Bridges

5794C over Skiatook Lake

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · 9 Miles East of Hominy · Structure no. 198280000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
412 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5794C over Skiatook Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5794C over Skiatook Lake in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2042. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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Carries5794C
CrossesSkiatook Lake
Location9 Miles East of Hominy
RouteCounty Highway 5794C
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.38671, -96.2299
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic512 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5794C over Skiatook Lake built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5794C over Skiatook Lake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 5794C over Skiatook Lake carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5794C over Skiatook Lake?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 5794C over Skiatook Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.