Birch Cove Road over Creek
GoodPosted for loadOsage County, Oklahoma · 3 MI S of Barnsdall · Structure no. CEPSWTOKBIRCHRD
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Birch Cove Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Birch Cove Road over Creek in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Cove Road over Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Cove Road over 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Birch Cove Road over Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Birch Cove Road over Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Birch Cove Road over Creek?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).