US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Creek

Good

Creek County, Oklahoma · 6.5 MI E JCT SH 99 · Structure no. 181720000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 51 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 51 over Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesCreek
Location6.5 MI E JCT SH 99
RouteState Highway 51
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.10445, -96.46382
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating99.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$998,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 over Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 51 over 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 March 2024.

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

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 51 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.