US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Baron Fork Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · .4S U.S. 62 · Structure no. 291160000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
750 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Baron Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 over Baron Fork Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2042. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesBaron Fork Creek
Location.4S U.S. 62
RouteState Highway 51
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.92273, -94.83821
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 protection6 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length750 ft (228.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 over Baron Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 over Baron Fork 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. 51 over Baron Fork Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over Baron Fork Creek?

The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 over Baron Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.