US Bridges

E0578(DAWSON Rd.) over Coal Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 4600 E Dawson Road · Structure no. 205540000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0578(DAWSON Rd.) over Coal Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0578(DAWSON Rd.) over Coal Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE0578(DAWSON Rd.)
CrossesCoal Creek
Location4600 E Dawson Road
RouteCounty Highway 5780
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.17999, -95.92499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$345,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0578(DAWSON Rd.) over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is E0578(DAWSON Rd.) over Coal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E0578(DAWSON Rd.) over Coal Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0578(DAWSON Rd.) over Coal Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E0578(DAWSON Rd.) over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.