US Bridges

S.H. 53 over Buzzard Creek Trib.

Good

Carter County, Oklahoma · 1.3 MI E JCT US77 · Structure no. 047550000000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 53 over Buzzard Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 53 over Buzzard Creek Trib. in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 89 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 53
CrossesBuzzard Creek Trib.
Location1.3 MI E JCT US77
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.30339, -97.12005
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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. 53 over Buzzard Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is S.H. 53 over Buzzard Creek Trib. 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. 53 over Buzzard Creek Trib. carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 53 over Buzzard Creek Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 53 over Buzzard Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.