US Bridges

S.H. 156 over Salt Fork of Arkansas

Good

Kay County, Oklahoma · 1.1N of Noble C/W · Structure no. 290520000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
502 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 156 over Salt Fork of Arkansas is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 156 over Salt Fork of Arkansas in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2042. The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesS.H. 156
CrossesSalt Fork of Arkansas
Location1.1N of Noble C/W
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates36.60694, -97.13889
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length502 ft (152.9 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 traffic930 (2022)
Projected traffic1,488 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 156 over Salt Fork of Arkansas built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 156 over Salt Fork of Arkansas 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 156 over Salt Fork of Arkansas carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 156 over Salt Fork of Arkansas?

The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 156 over Salt Fork of Arkansas?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.