S.H. 53 over Walnut Creek
GoodCarter County, Oklahoma · 3.3 MI E Stephens C/L · Structure no. 276270000000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 53 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 53 over Walnut Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 53 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 53 over Walnut 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 53 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 53 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 53 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.