US Bridges

S.H. 53 over East Cache Creek

Fair

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 1.6 MI E JCT SH 5 · Structure no. 213480000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 53 over East Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 53 over East Cache Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2042. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 53
CrossesEast Cache Creek
Location1.6 MI E JCT SH 5
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCotton County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.36222, -98.28278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 53 over East Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 53 over East Cache 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 53 over East Cache Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 53 over East Cache Creek?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 53 over East Cache Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.