US Bridges

Splwy Brdg Co. Rd. over Kaw L Arkansas R Splwy

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Oklahoma · 9 Mi. E. of Ponca City · Structure no. CEPSWTOKKAWSPIL

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
480 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Splwy Brdg Co. Rd. over Kaw L Arkansas R Splwy is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Splwy Brdg Co. Rd. over Kaw L Arkansas R Splwy in Osage County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSplwy Brdg Co. Rd.
CrossesKaw L Arkansas R Splwy
Location9 Mi. E. of Ponca City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.69977, -96.9277
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Splwy Brdg Co. Rd. over Kaw L Arkansas R Splwy built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Splwy Brdg Co. Rd. over Kaw L Arkansas R 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Splwy Brdg Co. Rd. over Kaw L Arkansas R Splwy carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Splwy Brdg Co. Rd. over Kaw L Arkansas R Splwy?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Splwy Brdg Co. Rd. over Kaw L Arkansas R Splwy?

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