US Bridges

5804C over Tar Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · .8W of 69 HWY on a ST · Structure no. 187110000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5804C over Tar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5804C over Tar Creek in Ottawa 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5804C
CrossesTar Creek
Location.8W of 69 HWY on a ST
RouteCounty Highway 5804C
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.98722, -94.84556
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5804C over Tar Creek built?

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

What condition is 5804C over Tar Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 5804C over Tar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5804C over Tar Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 5804C over Tar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.