US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Fourteen Mile Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 5 E of Wagoner C/L · Structure no. 309060000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Fourteen Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 over Fourteen Mile Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2042. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesFourteen Mile Creek
Location5 E of Wagoner C/L
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates35.93704, -95.17763
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,120 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 over Fourteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 over Fourteen Mile 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 Fourteen Mile Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over Fourteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 over Fourteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.