US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Double Spring Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · SH 51; 0.3 MI W JCT SH 80 · Structure no. 124710000000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Double Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 over Double Spring Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 75 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesDouble Spring Creek
LocationSH 51; 0.3 MI W JCT SH 80
RouteState Highway 51
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.93294, -95.15015
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 over Double Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is S.H. 51 over Double Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 51 over Double Spring Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over Double Spring Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 over Double Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.