US Bridges

IRR 5856C over Little Horse Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · E0220N4540001 · Structure no. 201510000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 5856C over Little Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR 5856C over Little Horse Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR 5856C
CrossesLittle Horse Creek
LocationE0220N4540001
RouteCounty Highway 5856C
Coordinates36.69946, -94.90898
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 IRR 5856C over Little Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR 5856C over Little Horse 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 5856C over Little Horse Creek carry?

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

How long is IRR 5856C over Little Horse Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 5856C over Little Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.