US Bridges

S.H. 58 over Salty Creek

Good

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 1.9 Mi.S.Of Kansas Sl · Structure no. 241620000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 58 over Salty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 58 over Salty Creek in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesS.H. 58
CrossesSalty Creek
Location1.9 Mi.S.Of Kansas Sl
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates36.97039, -98.29188
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 58 over Salty Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 58 over Salty 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 S.H. 58 over Salty Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 58 over Salty Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 58 over Salty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.