US Bridges

IRR 5708C over Salt Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 2.5 Mi. W of Shidler · Structure no. 246460000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 5708C over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR 5708C over Salt Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIRR 5708C
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.5 Mi. W of Shidler
RouteCounty Highway 5708C
Coordinates36.74495, -96.68931
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$508,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR 5708C over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR 5708C over Salt 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 5708C over Salt Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR 5708C over Salt Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 5708C over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.