US Bridges

Splwy Brdg Ok. 10 over Hulah Caney River Splwy

Fair

Osage County, Oklahoma · 11MI W of Copan Wash. CO · Structure no. CEPSWTOKHULAHSP

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
480 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Splwy Brdg Ok. 10 over Hulah Caney River Splwy is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Splwy Brdg Ok. 10 over Hulah Caney River Splwy in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSplwy Brdg Ok. 10
CrossesHulah Caney River Splwy
Location11MI W of Copan Wash. CO
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates36.93242, -96.08119
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Splwy Brdg Ok. 10 over Hulah Caney River Splwy built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Splwy Brdg Ok. 10 over Hulah Caney River Splwy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Splwy Brdg Ok. 10 over Hulah Caney River Splwy carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Splwy Brdg Ok. 10 over Hulah Caney River Splwy?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Splwy Brdg Ok. 10 over Hulah Caney River Splwy?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).