US Bridges

S.H. 152 over Elk Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 1.9 MI E JCT S.H. 6 · Structure no. 021640000000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
443 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 152 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 152 over Elk Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 97 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 152
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.9 MI E JCT S.H. 6
RouteState Highway 152
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.29125, -99.36696
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 152 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is S.H. 152 over Elk 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 152 over Elk Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 152 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 152 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.