US Bridges

FAS 5722 over Bird Creek

Poor

Osage County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI S Old SH 11 · Structure no. 213520000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
452 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 5722 over Bird Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 5722 over Bird Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 592 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 947 by 2042. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAS 5722
CrossesBird Creek
Location0.4 MI S Old SH 11
RouteCounty Highway 5722
Coordinates36.486, -96.06098
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2022)
Projected traffic947 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 FAS 5722 over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 5722 over Bird Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 5722 over Bird Creek carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 5722 over Bird Creek?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 5722 over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.