US Bridges

5730C over Beaver Creek

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · 4.5W SH18;9.5S of Kansas · Structure no. 205500000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5730C over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 5730C over Beaver Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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Carries5730C
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4.5W SH18;9.5S of Kansas
RouteCounty Highway 5730C
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.86905, -96.7458
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$675,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5730C over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5730C over Beaver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 5730C over Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is 5730C over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 5730C over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.