US Bridges

S.H. 53A over Big Branch Creek Oflow

Good

Carter County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI S JCT SH53 · Structure no. 005210000000000

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 53A over Big Branch Creek Oflow is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 53A over Big Branch Creek Oflow in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 53A
CrossesBig Branch Creek Oflow
Location0.9 MI S JCT SH53
RouteState Highway 53A
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.28921, -97.03837
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 53A over Big Branch Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 53A over Big Branch Creek Oflow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 53A over Big Branch Creek Oflow carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 53A over Big Branch Creek Oflow?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 53A over Big Branch Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.