IRR 5836C over Creek

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Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 1.5W .4S of Pitcher · Structure no. 060630000000000

Built: 1938; 87 years old
Condition: Good; inspected September 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 33 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 200; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 5836C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR 5836C over Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR 5836C

CrossesCreek

Location1.5W .4S of Pitcher

RouteCounty Highway 5836C

CountyOttawa County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates36.96996, -94.85608

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionSeptember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating42.9 US tons

Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)

Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)

Projected traffic320 by 2042

Trucks15%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$225,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR 5836C over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR 5836C 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IRR 5836C over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR 5836C over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 5836C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.