US Bridges

IRR 5760C over Butler Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 2.0 MI E Washington C/L · Structure no. 210610000000000

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 5760C over Butler Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR 5760C over Butler Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesIRR 5760C
CrossesButler Creek
Location2.0 MI E Washington C/L
RouteCounty Highway 5760C
Coordinates36.7958, -96.03137
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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$560,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR 5760C over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is IRR 5760C over Butler 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 IRR 5760C over Butler Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR 5760C over Butler Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 5760C over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.