US Bridges

FAS 5757 over Bird Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 1.0 MI SW of Avant · Structure no. 220830000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 5757 over Bird Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 5757 over Bird 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 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 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesFAS 5757
CrossesBird Creek
Location1.0 MI SW of Avant
RouteCounty Highway 5757
Coordinates36.48167, -96.08796
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 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 traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 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$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 5757 over Bird Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 5757 over Bird 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 FAS 5757 over Bird Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 5757 over Bird Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 5757 over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.