Osage County Bridge Report Card
Osage County scores 55 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Osage County, Oklahoma
Osage County has 368 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 66 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 17.9% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,077 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Osage County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 55/100 (F). The county has 368 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 66 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,077 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 17.9% | 35.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.6% of measured traffic | 1.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.4% | 2.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 59 years vs 48 nationally | 4.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 316,578 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 17.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 59 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 8,077 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Osage County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fas 5748 over Rush Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 309 | 1923 |
| IRR Fas 5755 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1938 |
| D0380 over Sunset Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1939 |
| IRR 5732c over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 24 | 1930 |
| N3730 over Mud Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 832 | 1912 |
| Fas 5722 over Bird Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 592 | 1986 |
| N3705 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 416 | 1945 |
| 5710c (shell CR RD over Shell Creek Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1922 |
| IRR D3676 over Blackbird Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1940 |
| 5726c over Lost Man Creek Trib. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 297 | 1930 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.