US Bridges

5922C over Black Bear Creek

Fair

Pawnee County, Oklahoma · .5 MI N of Lela · Structure no. 220720000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5922C over Black Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5922C over Black Bear Creek in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries5922C
CrossesBlack Bear Creek
Location.5 MI N of Lela
RouteCounty Highway 5922C
Coordinates36.32601, -96.92501
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$795,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5922C over Black Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5922C over Black Bear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 5922C over Black Bear Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5922C over Black Bear Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 5922C over Black Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.