US Bridges

5740C over Gray Horse Creek

Good

Osage County, Oklahoma · 2.5 Mi. East of Ralston · Structure no. 261520000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5740C over Gray Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 5740C over Gray Horse Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Carries5740C
CrossesGray Horse Creek
Location2.5 Mi. East of Ralston
RouteCounty Highway 5740C
Coordinates36.49254, -96.69154
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic94 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$5.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5740C over Gray Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5740C over Gray Horse 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 5740C over Gray Horse Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5740C over Gray Horse Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 5740C over Gray Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.