US Bridges

5742C over Salt Creek

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · .7N&2.9W of Grayhorse Res · Structure no. 220580000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5742C over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5742C over Salt Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries5742C
CrossesSalt Creek
Location.7N&2.9W of Grayhorse Res
RouteCounty Highway 5742C
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.56492, -96.69074
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic880 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$740,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5742C over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5742C over Salt 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 5742C over Salt Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5742C over Salt Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 5742C over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.