US Bridges

52nd W. Ave. over Hominy Creek

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · 2.5 MI S of SH 20 · Structure no. 223990000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd W. Ave. over Hominy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 52nd W. Ave. over Hominy Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries52nd W. Ave.
CrossesHominy Creek
Location2.5 MI S of SH 20
RouteCounty Highway 5522
CountyOsage County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.3396, -96.04824
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$870,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 52nd W. Ave. over Hominy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 52nd W. Ave. over Hominy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 52nd W. Ave. over Hominy Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 52nd W. Ave. over Hominy Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 52nd W. Ave. over Hominy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.