IRR 5802C over Elm Creek
PoorPosted for loadOttawa County, Oklahoma · 2.2W of Cardin · Structure no. 090310000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR 5802C over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR 5802C over Elm Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR 5802C over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR 5802C over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does IRR 5802C over Elm Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is IRR 5802C over Elm Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns IRR 5802C over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.