US Bridges

S.H. 51 Spur over Pecan Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 0.15 Mi. Jct. of S.H.51 · Structure no. 259030000000000

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 Spur over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 51 Spur over Pecan Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,080 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51 Spur
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.15 Mi. Jct. of S.H.51
RouteState Highway 51
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.92237, -95.00279
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,080 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 Spur over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is S.H. 51 Spur over Pecan 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 Spur over Pecan Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 Spur over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns S.H. 51 Spur over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.