US Bridges

S.H. 53 over Caddo Creek Oflow

Good

Carter County, Oklahoma · 6.3 E of JCT S.H. 76 · Structure no. 301410000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 53 over Caddo Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 53 over Caddo Creek Oflow in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesS.H. 53
CrossesCaddo Creek Oflow
Location6.3 E of JCT S.H. 76
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates34.3325, -97.39889
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 53 over Caddo Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 53 over Caddo 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. 53 over Caddo Creek Oflow carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 53 over Caddo Creek Oflow?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 53 over Caddo Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.