US Bridges

S.H. 51 over Creek

Good

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma · 1.8 MI W JCT US 81 · Structure no. 087240000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
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 Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 85 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 51
CrossesCreek
Location1.8 MI W JCT US 81
RouteState Highway 51
CountyKingfisher County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.11681, -97.9304
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 51 over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

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 May 2024.

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

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 51 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 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.