US Bridges

S.H. 51 EB over Salt Creek

Fair

Creek County, Oklahoma · 16.2 MI E JCT SH 99 · Structure no. 153850000000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
624 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 EB over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 51 EB over Salt Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 5 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51 EB
CrossesSalt Creek
Location16.2 MI E JCT SH 99
RouteState Highway 51
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.12752, -96.33671
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length624 ft (190.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 EB over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is S.H. 51 EB over Salt 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 51 EB over Salt Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 EB over Salt Creek?

The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 51 EB over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.